ACTEC

The American College of Trust, Estate, and Elder Law, commonly known as ACTEC, is a professional society of peer-elected lawyers and law professors. Members are recognized for their expertise in trusts, estates, and elder law. The organization's mission is to improve the practice of trust, estate, and elder law through education and professional development. ACTEC fellows are elected based on their distinguished experience and accomplishments in these specialized areas of law. The college provides resources and education to its members, as well as to the public, through publications, study materials, and online resources. ACTEC also engages in public service initiatives aimed at educating individuals about estate planning and elder law issues. The organization was founded in 1937 and has since become a leading authority in its field. Membership is by invitation only, ensuring a high standard of expertise among its fellows. ACTEC fellows often contribute to legislative reform and the advancement of legal scholarship in their practice areas.