Estate Law Reviewer

Brianna Santos

Brianna Santos is a seasoned estate law expert with over two decades of experience in reviewing and overseeing complex estate plans. She has a strong background in taxation and trust administration, making her a trusted authority in her field. As a lead reviewer, she ensures the accuracy and relevance of estate law content.

Credentials

Lead Estate Law Reviewer

20+ yearsTrust AdministrationEstate Planning

Reviewed posts

Articles reviewed by Brianna Santos

How to Become Power of Attorney: Steps and RequirementsWho Should Own a Life Insurance Policy: Taxes and TrustsCan You Gift Someone a Million Dollars Tax-Free?Where to Get a Will Notarized: Options and CostsHow Does a Transfer on Death Deed Work: Probate and TaxesWhat Is Considered a Small Estate: Thresholds and AssetsWhat to Do With Life Insurance Money: Payout OptionsHow to Empty a House After Death: Legal Steps FirstHow to Select the Right Estate Planning AttorneyHow Do Widows Survive Financially: Benefits and ProtectionsHow to Start and Run a Will Writing BusinessWhat Is the Purpose of Having Life Insurance?How to Avoid Gift Tax on Real Estate: Exemptions and TrustsHow to File a Trust: Drafting, Funding, and TaxesHow to Sell Inherited Paintings: Appraisal, Tax and SaleWhat Happens When You Take Cash Value From Life Insurance?Who Needs a Power of Attorney and When?How to Gift Money to Family Without Paying Gift TaxHow to Set Up an Inherited IRA: RMDs and TaxesWhat Happens to Your 401(k) When You Die: Beneficiary RulesHow to Open a UGMA Account: Steps, Taxes, and RulesHow to Avoid Gift Tax on Property: Exclusions & LimitsWhere to Find Legitimate Power of Attorney FormsWill Executor Services: Duties, Fees, and ProbateWhat Happens to a QLAC When You Die: Death BenefitsWho Are the Beneficial Owners of a Trust Under the CTA?What Is Trust Property? Definition and How It WorksWhen to Start Estate Planning at Every Life StageDoes a Will Supersede a Trust? Which Takes PriorityWho Is the Conservator of a Trust vs. Trustee?