Best Taxlegislation Podcasts (2024)

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AI-Related Practice Management Considerations for Law Firms 9:59

3d ago9:59

9:59

A discussion for law firms about how to incorporate AI in their practice management, including staff considerations, the “billable hour,” and more. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals be…

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The Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in Trust & Estate Law 11:29

2d ago11:29

11:29

A law professor offers insights into the risks, rewards, duties and ethical considerations of lawyers using AI in their T&E practices. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best practice a…

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What Is Artificial Intelligence and the Impact on T&E Law in 2024 and Beyond? 19:56

15d ago19:56

19:56

A primer on the types and uses of AI, then a deeper dive into the impact on trust and estate law from types to applications to ethical considerations. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals…

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The IRS Ruling on Modifying a Grantor Trust 15:41

16d ago15:41

15:41

Explore the gift tax implications for trust beneficiaries modifying grantor trusts in IRS CCA 202352018, with nuanced analysis and estate planning insights. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers profess…

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The New Normal for Charitable Tax Planning 11:56

24d ago11:56

11:56

Exploring crucial aspects of charitable tax planning: contemporaneous written acknowledgments, qualified appraisals, and anticipatory assignment of income. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professi…

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A Discussion of Ante-Mortem Probate 8:02

1M ago8:02

8:02

A law professor discusses updates in ante-mortem probate, aka pre-mortem probate, exploring benefits, risks, and state procedures in the evolving legal terrain. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers pro…

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Tips for Preparing a Federal Estate Tax Return 10:26

1M ago10:26

10:26

An estate expert offers tips to professionals preparing a Federal Estate Tax Return, form 706, such as adjustable taxable gifts, real property, and more. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers profession…

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Client Restrictions on Charitable Gifts 9:16

1M ago9:16

9:16

Expert trust and estate advice and insights regarding restrictions for charitable gifts, managing donor intent, and the institution’s considerations. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals …

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Conflicts of Interest in T&E Litigation 11:08

2M ago11:08

11:08

Exploring conflicts of interest in trust and estate litigation, from joint representations to multi-generational complexities, navigating ethical challenges. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers profes…

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A Trustee's Duty to Minimize State Income Tax 13:25

2M ago13:25

13:25

Navigating a trustee’s duty to minimize state income taxes entails legal, practical, and moral considerations, ensuring fiduciary obligations are met. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals…

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Navigating Unique Issues in the Settlement of Trust and Estate Disputes 12:21

2M ago12:21

12:21

A trust and estate expert offers guidance and explores the complexities of settling trust & estate disputes, from representing unrepresented parties to recent legal cases. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series…

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Tips for Dealing With and Drafting for Clients With Diminished Capacity 13:50

3M ago13:50

13:50

Legal experts offer recommendations for estate planners when handling clients with diminishing capacity, including ethical considerations, POAs, trust planning, and more. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series …

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Practical Considerations in Dealing with Incapacity 14:20

3M ago14:20

14:20

Estate planners discuss avoiding adult guardianships, assessing capacity, transitioning trustees, and addressing challenges in planning and litigation. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professional…

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Considerations for the Two Weeks Following Death 9:58

3M ago9:58

9:58

Practical expert guidance on estate planning for the two-week post-death period, including burial directives and laws, probate venue issues, and not rushing. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers profes…

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Deathbed Planning for the Two Weeks Prior to Death 9:48

3M ago9:48

9:48

Expert estate legal guidance on the two weeks before a client's death: from information gathering to tax considerations, probate avoidance, and gifting. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professiona…

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AI and Trust and Estate Law: The Future Is Here to Stay 12:40

3M ago12:40

12:40

A law professor explores the transformative impact of AI in trust and estate Law, delving into ethics, challenges, tips, and trends shaping legal practices. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers profess…

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The Opportunity Zones Transparency, Extension, and Improvement Act 10:51

4M ago10:51

10:51

An overview of the Opportunity Zones Transparency Extension and Improvement Act, bipartisan legislation (HR 5761) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professional…

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Interacting With Clients and Beneficiaries When Determining Incapacity 12:24

4M ago12:24

12:24

Exploring complexities in estate planning for incapacitated clients and beneficiaries, client communication, trust administration, and drafting considerations. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers prof…

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Steps a Lawyer Can Take to Identify, Understand, and Deal With a Client With Diminishing Capacity 13:11

4M ago13:11

13:11

Exploring legal responsibilities in identifying and managing a client with diminishing capacity, from cognitive decline to ethical considerations in legal practice. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers…

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Professional Responsibility Rules When Dealing With Clients Who Have Diminished Capacity 12:14

5M ago12:14

12:14

A law professor explores the legal ethics of representing clients with diminishing capacity and reviews the ins and outs of the ABA’s Model Rule 1.14 and ACTEC’s Model Rules of Professional Conduct on the topic. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United …

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Conflicts that Arise After Retention of a Client 10:31

5M ago10:31

10:31

Estate planning attorneys delve into examples of ethical dilemmas in client confidentiality amidst conflicts, exploring the legal cases and responsibilities. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers profes…

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The Hoensheid Case and the Assignment of Business Income for a Sale 9:58

5M ago9:58

9:58

A review of the Tax Court's decision In the Hoensheild case on how a business's income assignment may be treated during the sale of a company and legal nuances. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers pro…

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Power Tools for Choice of Law on Trust Validity 13:19

5M ago13:19

13:19

Exploring choice of law challenges in trust validity, including issues arising from powers of appointment, with insights from legal experts. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best prac…

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The Ethics and Future of Practicing Law Remotely 14:30

6M ago14:30

14:30

Estate planning lawyers share their best tips for practicing law remotely, ethical duties, work trends and tips post-COVID, with 87% of lawyers now working remotely. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offer…

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Surprising Tax on Distributions From a Partnership 8:52

6M ago8:52

8:52

Explanation of the Tax Court's ruling in Clark Raymond & Co. v. Comm'r and their book of business distributions after the termination of a partnership. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professional…

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US Estate Tax Tips for Non-US Persons and Their Advisors 18:48

6M ago18:48

18:48

In this valuable discussion, learn about U.S. estate tax for non-U.S. persons, filing requirements, taxable assets, transfer certificates, and treaty benefits. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers prof…

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Drafting with Consideration of Foreign Trust Registration 11:42

6M ago11:42

11:42

An estate planning expert explains the complexities of US trustees dealing with foreign trust registration, the Corporate Transparency Act, and drafting strategies. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers…

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The IRS is Here to Help: How Does That Happen? 17:02

7M ago17:02

17:02

T&E experts offer recommendations regarding IRS guidance: Private Letter Rulings (PLRs), Technical Advice Memorandums (TAMs), and Chief Counsel Advice (CCAs). The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers profe…

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The Dangers of Deferring Estate Tax 8:28

7M ago8:28

8:28

Explore the risks of deferring estate tax, including secret IRS liens, credit implications, and alternatives with insights from ACTEC experts. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best pr…

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Impact of the Connelly v. United States Decision 16:21

7M ago16:21

16:21

An estate planning attorney discusses the implications of Connelly v. US, buy-sell agreement, valuation of life insurance proceeds, Section 2703, and more. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professi…

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A New Decision on Adequate Disclosure of Gifts 11:17

7M ago11:17

11:17

Understand the taxpayer victory and tax court decision in Schlapfer v. Comm'r that strict compliance with adequate disclosure regulations may not be necessary. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers prof…

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The Intersection of Well-Being and Trust Planning 8:30

8M ago8:30

8:30

T&E practitioners are introducing Well-Being theory into estate planning by encouraging clients to add Well-Being provisions into the drafting process. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professional…

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Practical Considerations in Representing the (Un)Happily Married (Pt. 3 of 3) 23:23

8M ago23:23

23:23

An estate lawyer discusses tax traps, creative planning techniques, and practice tips for situations when trusts may be on the divorce balance sheet. Pt. 3 of 3 The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers pro…

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Practical Considerations in Representing the (Un)Happily Married (Pt. 2 of 3) 13:43

8M ago13:43

13:43

An estate lawyer shares how to analyze if trust assets might be on the table in divorce and how to review the history of the trust administration. Pt. 2 of 3 The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers profes…

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Practical Considerations in Representing the (Un)Happily Married (Pt. 1 of 3) 13:31

8M ago13:31

13:31

An estate lawyer offers eight questions to ask clients about trust assets to see what is vulnerable in divorce in Part 1 of 3 of this topic. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best prac…

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Considerations for Nonprofits in Accepting Crypto Donations 11:34

9M ago11:34

11:34

Estate planning and banking investment professionals explain what nonprofits need to understand before accepting donations of cryptocurrency, crypto. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals …

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Best Practices for Virtual Court and Legal Proceedings 15:55

9M ago15:55

15:55

A litigation expert offers best practices for virtual hearings, online legal proceedings and guidance for navigating this relatively new environment. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals …

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Tips for Winding Up Charitable Entities 12:19

9M ago12:19

12:19

What happens to charities upon the death of a founder, or is deemed a risk by those in control? Estate planners share tips for winding down charitable entities. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers pro…

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SECURE Act 2.0 and Charitable Remainder Trusts 8:12

9M ago8:12

8:12

A legal scholar explains a new law allowing IRA owners to transfer up to $50,000 directly to a charitable gift annuity or Charitable Remainder Trust. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals …

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Directed Trusts Laws and Related Uniformed Acts 22:10

10M ago22:10

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Uniform Directed Trust Act in action. A review of the act enacted in 16 states, the latest on directed trusts from the perspective of trustee, planner, and litigator. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offe…

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QSBS Planning and Potential Pitfalls 14:54

10M ago14:54

14:54

A legal expert clarifies QSBS, Qualified Small Business Stock, and explains the planning opportunities, what advisors need to know, redemption, and the nuances of adding it to an estate. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the glo…

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The Complexity of Dealing with a Holographic eWill 8:05

10M ago8:05

8:05

A trust and estate expert shares the interesting case of a holographic ewill in Mississippi written in the testator’s handwriting on an iPad. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best pra…

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Understanding the Kittler eWill Case in PA 6:59

11M ago6:59

6:59

A Pennsylvania Fellows explains the issue of the case of Susan Kittler, who, during COVID in 2021, drafted a will and executed it using an electronic signature. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers pro…

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Recent IRS Challenges to Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (GRAT) 14:44

11M ago14:44

14:44

An overview of two recent IRS cases regarding Granter Retained Annuity Trusts, GRAT, the significance of the cases for estate planners and the IRS rulings. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professi…

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Patagonia Purpose Trusts 10:16

11M ago10:16

10:16

The founder of Patagonia clothing transferred $3B of stock to a Purpose Trust. What is a Purpose Trust and how does it meet Patagonia's corporate objectives? The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers profes…

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Tips for Joint Representation of Spouses: Part 2 of 2 10:05

11M ago10:05

10:05

Podcast two of joint representation offers four more tips for lawyers and the red flags to watch out for as they ensure both spouses are represented equally. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers profes…

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Tips for Joint Representation of Spouses: Engagement Letters (Pt. 1 of 2) 9:58

11M ago9:58

9:58

Four tips practitioners need to keep in mind when providing joint representation to spouses and where to find sample attorney engagement letters. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers professionals best…

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Non-Grantor Irrevocable Complex Discretionary Spendthrift Trusts 12:10

12M ago12:10

12:10

Don't get fooled by non-grantor irrevocable complex discretionary spendthrift trust scams. An expert warns about questionable trust structures marketed online. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers prof…

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Considerations for US Owners of Canadian Property 10:12

12M ago10:12

10:12

Guidance for Americans purchasing real property in Canada, including tax traps, LLC and personal ownership considerations, non-resident prohibitions and more. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers profe…

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U.S. Tax Considerations When Buying Property Abroad 11:13

12M ago11:13

11:13

Expert guidance and best practices for estate and wealth advisors on tax planning for clients with real or vacation property in a foreign country or abroad. The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected trust and estate lawyers in the United States and around the globe. This series offers profess…

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