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

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Articles reviewed by Brianna Santos

When to Buy Whole Life Insurance and When to Skip ItWhat Are Life Insurance Policies and How Do They Work?What to Do With a $400K Inheritance: Tax Rules and StepsCan You Take Out a Life Insurance Policy on Yourself?Who Can Do a Living Trust? Eligibility and RolesWho Can Override a Power of Attorney: Principals and CourtsHow to Invest a Large Inheritance and Minimize TaxesWill and Estate Lawyer: What They Do and CostCan You Get Life Insurance on a Parent With Cancer?What to Do With a Large Inheritance: Taxes, Debt and InvestingWhen Would You Need a Power of Attorney?Do Grandchildren Pay Inheritance Tax? Rates & ExemptionsCan You Donate an Inherited IRA to Charity? QCD RulesCan an Irrevocable Trust Get a Loan? Lender RequirementsHow to File a Will Without a Lawyer in Probate CourtWho Needs a Trust Instead of a Will? Signs You DoWhat Is the Difference Between Administrator and Executor?What Are the Tax Benefits of Setting Up a Trust?How Much Money Can You Transfer Without Being Taxed?Capital Gains Tax on Selling Inherited Property OverseasHow to Plan for Your Death: Wills, Trusts & DirectivesHow to Probate a Will: From Filing to Final DistributionDo I Have to Report Life Insurance on My Taxes?How to Use Life Insurance in Your Retirement PlanningWho Benefits from Life Insurance? Beneficiary RulesHow to Set Up a Revocable Living Trust: Step by StepHow to Find an Estate Attorney: Questions to AskHow Do I Make a Will? Steps, Witnesses, and ExecutorWhat Is a POA Fee? Power of Attorney Costs ExplainedCan a Trustee Be a Beneficiary of a Revocable Trust?