Powers of Appointment Gone Wrong

Powers of Appointment Gone Wrong

Author: The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel | ACTEC August 13, 2024 Duration: 15:10

A discussion by estate planning litigators of what trustees need to know when problems arise with the exercise of powers of appointment, important tool in the estate planning attorney's toolbox box.

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 advice, insights and commentary on subjects that affect the profession and clients. Learn more in this podcast.


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