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Apr 13, 2021

ACTEC Statement Condemning Violence Against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

ACTEC President Ann B. Burns today issued a statement regarding the recent spate of violent attacks against Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Apr 08, 2021

ACTEC Releases Video on Increasing Diversity in the Legal Profession

How to Increase Diversity in the Legal Profession, the fifth video in the Planning for a Diverse and Equitable Future series, was released on Monday.

Mar 31, 2021

ACTEC Elects 43 New Fellows to the College

The College is pleased to announce that 43 individuals were elected. The select group spans the US and includes seven international Fellows representing Buenos Aires, Argentina; Hamilton, Bermuda; London, England; Paris, France; Vaduz, Liechtenstein; Cara...

Mar 18, 2021

ACTEC Announces Ann B. Burns as New President

ACTEC today announced that Ann B. Burns will serve as the College's new President. Burns, a partner at Lathrop GPM LLP in Minneapolis, MN.

Feb 09, 2021

ACTEC Releases Docu-Style Video in Honor of Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, ACTEC released Wills, Slavery and Probate – The Legacy of Lucy Sutton, a docu-style video spotlighting the story of ACTEC Fellow Terrence M. Franklin's discovery of a will executed 170 years ago, with distinct bearing on...

Jan 11, 2021

ACTEC Releases Video Advising on Transgender Vital Records Changes

ACTEC released today its video on the importance of updating vital records for those who identify as LGBTQ, Transgender? How to Legally Change Your Name, Gender and Vital Records. This is the second video in its monthly informational series – Planning f...

Dec 08, 2020

ACTEC Launches Video Series Addressing Diversity and Inequality in America

ACTEC today released the first video in its newly developed series – Planning for a Diverse and Equitable Future.

Nov 19, 2020

ACTEC Elects 33 New Fellows to the College

The ACTEC Board of Regents of met during the Virtual Fall Meeting to consider nominations for a new class of Fellows. The College is pleased to announce that 33 individuals were elected. This select group spans the US and includes three international Fell...

Aug 27, 2020

The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Develops Essential Planning Resources for Individuals, Families and Professionals During COVID-19 Pandemic

Fellows of ACTEC share their planning expertise via a new resource portal accessible to assist individuals, families, trust and estate lawyers, students and wealth management professionals.

Aug 27, 2020

The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Develops Essential Planning Resources for Individuals, Families and Professionals During COVID-19 Pandemic

Washington, DC, August 27, 2020 – Fellows of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) are sharing their planning expertise via a new resource portal accessible to assist individuals, families, trust and estate lawyers, students and w...

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