ACTEC Elects 55 New Fellows to the College During Fall Meeting

The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) announced the election of 55 new Fellows following a meeting of its Board of Regents in Denver, Colorado. The newly elected group comprises legal professionals and academics from various practice areas and regions.

According to the announcement, the newly elected class includes two Academic Fellows, two International Fellows representing Malta and Germany, three Fiduciary Counsel Fellows, and 48 private practice Fellows. Among them, 12 individuals are graduates of an ACTEC Fellows Institute, and one is designated as a Dennis I. Belcher Young Leader.

Qualifications and Selection Criteria

To be considered for membership, candidates must meet specific professional criteria:

• Minimum of ten years of active practice experience in trust and estate law, or as fiduciary counsel with a fiduciary services company.
• Demonstrated professional reputation, exceptional skill, and contributions through lecturing, writing, teaching, or bar leadership.
• Commitment to improving and reforming probate, trust, and tax laws, as well as professional responsibility.

About the Organization

Established in 1949, ACTEC is a national nonprofit association comprising approximately 2,300 lawyers and law professors across the United States and internationally. Members are peer-elected based on their expertise in estate planning, trust administration, probate, and related fields.

The organization's Fellows Institutes are multi-day professional development programs designed for lawyers with two to seven years of experience specializing in trusts and estates. Official announcements and verification of membership can be accessed through ACTEC's primary communication channels and public relations contacts.