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2008 ACTEC Mary Moers Wenig Writing Competiton

EXPIRED: May 1, 2008

The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel

Mary Moers Wenig 2008 Student Writing Competition

Trusts and Estates Writing Competition for Law Students

Cash Awards for Winning Papers

  • First Prize -- $5,000
  • Second Prize -- $3,000
  • Third Prize -- $1,000
  • Honorable Mention Prize -- *
    *Variable amount based on number of papers awarded Honorable Mention Prize.

Topics
A paper submitted that complies with the rules will be considered if it meets the following topical criteria:

Student written scholarly works that address one or more legal issues in the area of trusts and estates and related taxation.

The deadline for submission is May 1, 2008

Rules and entry forms are available at: www.ACTEC.org