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 Prove Executor of an Estate Without a WillWhat Does Property in Probate Mean?Can You Contest a Beneficiary on a Bank Account?How to Get Money Out of a Trust Fund EarlyCan a Ward of the State Inherit Money?Who Can Make a Claim Against an Estate?What Happens After Inventory and Appraisal in Probate?Who Can Witness a Living Will?Can a Non-Beneficiary Contest a Trust in Court?Do You Need Permission to Put a Headstone on a Grave?How Does a Trust Created by a Will Take Effect After the Grantor Dies?How to Get Power of Attorney for Your SpouseCan Property Be Transferred Without Probate?Can a POD Account Be Contested in Court?Who Has Access to an Apartment After a Tenant's Death?What Is a Bonafide Gift and How Is It Legally Defined?How Do Creditors Find Out About Inheritance?What Happens if the Next of Kin Is a Minor?What Does “Not of Sound Mind” Mean in Legal Terms?How to Get a Certified Copy of a WillCan a Person With Alzheimer's Change Their Will?Suing for Elder Financial Abuse After Death: What You Need to KnowWho Has the Right to Put a Headstone on a Grave?Can a Settlor Be a Trustee of Their Own Trust?Does the Oldest Child Automatically Have Power of Attorney?Can an Executor Decide Who Gets What If There Is No Will?When a Revocable Trust Becomes Irrevocable, Does the Name Change?Do Beneficiaries Have to Sign Anything for an Inheritance?Do Letters of Testamentary Expire or Remain Valid Indefinitely?How to Change Power of Attorney for Someone With Dementia