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| About ACTEC |
| The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel is a national organization of approximately 2,600 lawyers elected to membership by demonstrating the highest level of integrity, commitment to the profession, competence and experience as trust and estate counselors. |
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| Governmental Relations |
| One of the central purposes of ACTEC is to study and improve trust, estate and tax laws, procedures and professional responsibility. ACTEC and its Fellows file amicus briefs in appropriate cases, testify before Congress, provide in-depth analysis of administrative positions to the Internal Revenue Service, assist in the development of best practices for trust and estate lawyers, and participate actively in the development of the recommendations being promulgated by the international Financial Action Task Force. |
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| Commentary by ACTEC Fellows |
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| Press Inquiries |
| To speak to a Fellow regarding tax, trust or estate matters, journalists may request contact information through the ACTEC administrative offices. |
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| Recent Developments |
Vermont Supreme Court Rules on Validity of Disclaimers - 1/13/10
Nebraska Supreme Court Malpractice Case - 2/4/10 Virginia Supreme Court Rules on Enforceability of No-Contest Clause - 2/4/10 Illinois Supreme Court Case on Tortious Interference with a Testamentary Expectation - 2/4/10 Ohio Court of Appeals Case on Will Revocation Issue - 2/4/10 Delaware Court of Chancery Case on Trustee Prudent Investor Standard - 2/4/10 Rhode Island - Domestic Partner’s Ability to Make Funeral Arrangements - 2/4/10 Two New California Decisions: Conservatorship of Deidre B. & Suleman v. Superior Court - 1/13/10
Annual Exclusion Denied for Gifts of Limited Partnership Interests - 1/6/10
Corporate Formation & Liquidation in Same Year Disregarded for Income Tax Purposes - 1/5/10
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| ACTEC Journal |
| The ACTEC Journal is a unique, high level academic journal which not only explores tax, trust and estate topics in depth, but deals with the practical consequences and applications of the rapidly changing rules in these areas of law. |
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| Other ACTEC Publications |
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