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 Much Can I Gift to a Non-U.S. Citizen: Tax RulesIs There a Database for Life Insurance Policies?What Is a Step-Up in Basis and How Does It Work?Who Can Set Up a Trust: Age, Capacity, and RulesWhat to Put in a Safe Deposit Box: Dos and Don'tsWhat Is a GST Exemption? Amount, Rules, and AllocationWhat Is the Purpose of an Estate: Debts, Taxes, and HeirsHow to Sell Inherited Jewelry: Taxes and AppraisalsWhen Do You Need Power of Attorney: Common SituationsWhen Third-Party Ownership Is Involved in Life InsuranceCan You Break an Irrevocable Trust? Options and RisksHow to Find a Deceased Person's Life Insurance PolicyHow Much Do Beneficiaries Get From Life Insurance?Can Pensions Be Inherited? Who Qualifies and How to ClaimHow Does Life Insurance Work When Someone Dies?How to Gift Shares of Stock: Transfers and Tax RulesHow Much Money Can You Give Someone Tax-Free?Can You Gift an IRA Before Death? Rules and Tax CostsWhat Is a Letter of Administration and How to Get One?How to Write a Do-It-Yourself Last Will and TestamentWhat Is Involved in Estate Planning? Wills, Trusts & MoreIs It Worth Getting Life Insurance at 70? Costs and OptionsWhat Is the Five and Five Method in Estate Planning?What Does a Living Will Mean and How Does It Work?What to Do with a Large Inheritance: Taxes and DeadlinesHow to Make a Will and Trust Online: Steps and CostsDo Whole Life Policies Have Cash Value? How It WorksWill of a Person: What It Is and How It WorksIs a Living Trust Worth It? Pros, Cons, and CostsDo Banks Do Inheritance Loans? Costs and Alternatives