Liability of Executors and Transferees for Estate Taxes
Release Date: 08/04/2026
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info_outlineCan executors be personally liable for unpaid estate taxes? Learn how fiduciaries and transferees can reduce risk and avoid costly mistakes.
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.