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ACTEC Announces New Leadership for Law Journal

On March 13, 2026, the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) revealed significant updates regarding the editorial team of its esteemed ACTEC Law Journal. Professor Reid Kress Weisbord, a notable ACTEC Fellow, will take the helm as the journal's Editor for the term 2026–2028. Meanwhile, Professor Ronald J. Scalise, Jr. will join him as the Associate Editor for the same period.

This new appointment comes as Professor Weisbord succeeds Professor David Horton, who has led the publication from 2024 to 2026. With a strong background in law and a remarkable career trajectory, Weisbord is poised to elevate the journal's scholarly impact further. He currently holds the title of Distinguished Professor of Law and the Judge Norma L. Shapiro Scholar at Rutgers Law School. His research encompasses various private law topics centered around wealth transfer, estate planning, and tax law, demonstrating his expertise through over sixty publications, alongside a law school textbook and a comprehensive estate planning treatise.

Weisbord's extensive experience includes a prior position in the litigation department of an international law firm, augmenting his academic role with practical legal insights. His leadership experience extends to a chair position at the Trusts & Estates Section of the American Association of Law Schools and teaching at Columbia Law School as well as the University of Miami Law School.

Joining Professor Weisbord in this editorial transition is Ronald J. Scalise, Jr., a prominent scholar serving as the John Minor Wisdom Professor of Civil Law at Tulane Law School. Scalise has made substantial contributions to both domestic and comparative law, focusing on trusts and estates issues. He boasts a rich portfolio of scholarly works, including numerous law review articles and updates to important treatises. Very much engaged in law reform efforts, Scalise plays an active role in both state and national legislation through the Louisiana State Law Institute and the Uniform Law Commission.

Notably, Scalise has been recognized for his teaching excellence, having received the Felix Frankfurter Award for law education on two occasions. His prior experiences include an associateship at Stone Pigman and clerking for a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

About the ACTEC Law Journal

The ACTEC Law Journal is a prominent platform that delves deep into topics of tax, trust, and estates while addressing the practical implications of the rapidly shifting legal landscape surrounding these subjects. The journal is published tri-annually, with free distribution to ACTEC Fellows, ABA-accredited law schools, and members of the National College of Probate Judges. For those not part of the fellowship, a subscription is available for an annual fee of $45.

About ACTEC

Founded in 1949, the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) is a nonprofit organization comprising approximately 2,300 lawyers and law professors who are recognized for their expertise in trust and estate matters. ACTEC Fellows are selected based on their professional reputation and proficiency in the field, which includes wills and trusts preparation, estate planning, and probate proceedings. The organization aims to enhance and reform laws related to probate, trusts, and taxes while also establishing standards for professional practice. While ACTEC frequently provides technical insights regarding legislative matters, it refrains from adopting specific stances on political or policy issues.

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