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Report on Proposals to Tax the Deemed Realization of Gain on Gratuitous Transfers of Appreciated Property

ACTEC is pleased to submit the enclosed report on proposals to tax the deemed realization of gain on gratuitous transfers of appreciated property

Deferred and Flexible Charitable Gift Annuities

Understand how Charitable Gift Annuities, CGA, can be structured with predictable and/or flexible payment streams.

Charitable Gift Annuities

A Charitable Gift Annuity is a simple and cost effective estate planning tool that benefits charities and donors during their lifetime. Learn more from an expert on the subject.

2019-2021 Class of Dennis I. Belcher Young Leaders

The ACTEC Foundation is pleased to announce the fifth class of Dennis I. Belcher ACTEC Young Leaders.

A Primer on Charitable Lead Trusts

An overview of Charitable Lead Trusts including CLAT, CLUT, Grantor and Nongrantor Trusts from an estate expert.

The ACTEC Foundation Announces Mary Moers Wenig 2019 Student Writing Competition Winners

The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) Foundation today announced the 2019 winners of the Mary Moers Wenig Student Writing Competition. Five law students were selected among twelve entries received and reviewed by a panel of judges appointed by the Legal Education Committee of the College.

Choosing an Executor or Trustee

Selecting an executor or trustee to oversee your will or trust requires careful consideration. ACTEC Fellows clarify the duties of an executor or trustee, traits to look for when selecting an individual(s) executor or trustee and when to consider a corporate trustee in this short video.

Divorce and Estate Planning

Going through a divorce can be emotionally and financially stressful. Knowledge is power. Understand what estate planning documents are impacted by a divorce from lawyers with an expertise in estate planning. ACTEC Fellows explain why in this short video.

Should I Sign New Estate Planning Documents When I Move to a New State?

Individuals and families need to update estate planning documents when relocating to a new state. ACTEC Fellows explain why in this short video.

ACTEC Comments on Proposed Regulations on Qualified Opportunity Funds under Code Section 1400Z-2

ACTEC is pleased to submit the enclosed comments pursuant to Treasury Notice 84 Fed. Reg. 18652, published in the Federal Register on May 1, 2019.