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Aug 07, 2020

American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Submits Two-Part Regulatory Comments to IRS and Treasury Addressing SECURE Act Issues

ACTEC today announced the submission of two-part regulatory comments to Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) addressing issues raised by changes to required minimum distributions (RMDs) after the death of an employee, found in Section 401 of th...

Aug 07, 2020

American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Submits Two-Part Regulatory Comments to IRS and Treasury Addressing SECURE Act Issues

Washington, DC, August 7, 2020 -- The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) today announced the submission of two-part regulatory comments to Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) addressing issues raised by changes to required mi...

Jul 13, 2020

The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Statement Condemning Racism

ACTEC has issued a statement regarding recent events stoking civil unrest, delineating the College's position and commitment to the renouncement of racism in all its forms.

May 27, 2020

ACTEC Submits Recommendations to IRS for 2021-2022 Priority Guidance Plan

ACTEC submitted recommendations pursuant to Notice 2021-28, 2021-18 I.R.B. 1130, which invites recommendations for items that should be included on the 2021-2022 Priority Guidance Plan. ACTEC recommended two distinct proposals in their submission to the...

Apr 17, 2020

ACTEC Elects 32 New Fellows to the College

The College is pleased to announce that 32 individuals were elected. This select group spans the US and includes six international Fellows representing Hamilton, Bermuda; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Milan, Italy; Zurich, Switzerland; and Tel Aviv, as well as one A...

Apr 06, 2020

Getting Your Affairs in Order During COVID-19

ACTEC today released "Getting Your Affairs in Order: Essential Legal Documents" an ACTEC Family Estate Planning Guide video providing relevant information about legal documents Americans should have in place for emergencies like COVID-19.

Apr 01, 2020

The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Releases 100th Podcast Special Episode

ACTEC today released a 100th podcast special episode underscoring the significance of its now weekly series, ACTEC Trust and Estate Talk, launched in 2018. ACTEC podcasts offer the expertise of Fellows who provide best practice advice, insights and commen...

Mar 30, 2020

The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Elects 12 New Regents to Board of Regents

ACTEC today announced that 12 new Regents were elected to its Board of Regents at the College's Annual Business Meeting held Friday, March 6, 2020 in Boca Raton, Florida. ACTEC's Board of Regents is the governing body of the College.

Mar 19, 2020

ACTEC Elects 12 New Regents to Board of Regents

ACTEC today announced that 12 new Regents were elected to its Board of Regents at the College's Annual Business Meeting held virtually Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

Mar 17, 2020

The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel Names Stephen R. Akers as New President

ACTEC today announced that Stephen R. Akers will serve as the College's new President. Akers, Managing Director and Senior Fiduciary Counsel at Bessemer Trust in Dallas, Texas succeeds ACTEC Fellow John A. Terrill, II from West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania....

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