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In honor of Black History Month, ACTEC released Wills, Slavery and Probate – The Legacy of Lucy Sutton, a docu-style video spotlighting the story of ACTEC Fellow Terrence M. Franklin’s discovery of a will executed 170 years ago, with distinct bearing on his ancestors’ survival and his existence.
2020 “top ten” developments includes societal health and racial justice issues, the election, valuation of interests in entities, and more.
ACTEC released today its video on the importance of updating vital records for those who identify as LGBTQ, Transgender? How to Legally Change Your Name, Gender and Vital Records. This is the second video in its monthly informational series – Planning for a Diverse and Equitable Future, a project of ACTEC’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Committee, funded by The ACTEC Foundation.