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We are the ACTEC Rocky Mountain Fellows Institute

The Rocky Mountain Fellows Institute was created by Fellows of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) located in Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming to develop our profession’s future leaders through a series of in-depth educational presentations led by outstanding subject matter experts in each field. The Rocky Mountain Fellows Institute is one of eight ACTEC Institutes. Learn More

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Class II, Session I – October 13-15, 2026 – Denver, CO

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Welcome to the Rocky Mountain Fellows Institute Website!
Applicants accepted into Class II will be notified in July.

Upcoming Session

City skyline of Denver Colorado downtown with snowy Rocky Mountains and the City Park Lake.
Class II of the Rocky Mountain Fellows Institute includes a total of two three-day sessions:

Class II Session I: Denver, CO

October 13 & 14 & 15, 2026

Leadership Spotlight

Jim Walker / Founding Chancellor

Jim Walker – Founding Chancellor of the Rocky Mountain Fellows Institute, achieved the distinction of becoming an ACTEC Fellow in 2000.

Thank You to Our Class I Sponsors

We value and appreciate the integrity and professionalism of our sponsor community.
Bessemer Trust Cumberland Trust Forvis Mazars Frontier Private Trust Company Administration Heritage Auctions Laird A. Lile Attorney and Counsellor at Law MPI Weaver
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Journey to ACTEC Fellowship

Become an ACTEC Fellow

Becoming an ACTEC Fellow is a distinguished honor awarded to experienced trust and estate attorneys who have demonstrated the highest level of integrity, professional expertise, and commitment to the field.

From Learning to Leading: Advancing in the T&E Profession

Fellows are peer-nominated and elected based on their exceptional reputation, contributions to the profession, and dedication to improving the practice of trust and estate law.

Resources for T&E Associates

These videos are valuable resources, offering insights into the nomination process—particularly the role State Chairs play in nominating new Fellows.

Who is ACTEC?

ACTEC is the premiere trust and estate planning fellowship in the U.S., comprised of leading lawyers in all 50 states and 16 countries. Do you have the right stuff?

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