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 Gift Large Sums of Money to Family: Tax RulesWhat Is a Trust? How It Works and What It CostsHow to Claim Life Insurance: Steps and RequirementsDo You Have to Pay Funeral Costs Upfront: Your OptionsHow to Name a Beneficiary: Rules and FormsDoes Life Insurance Pay Double for Accidental Death?What Happens to an Authorized User When the Account Holder Dies?Does the US Have an Inheritance Tax? Federal vs. StateHow to Set Up and Fund a Revocable Living TrustWho to Notify When Your Spouse Dies: ChecklistWhat Does Intestacy Mean? Who Inherits and HowDoes Life Insurance Pay for Funeral Expenses?What Is a Trust in Finance and How Does It Work?Who Needs a Medical Power of Attorney: Key GroupsHow to Set Up a Power of Attorney Step by StepHow to Do Your Own Will Without a LawyerHow to Understand a Will: Clauses, Roles, and ValidityHow Do I Create a Will? Steps, Signing, and StorageWhat Is an EDB (Eligible Designated Beneficiary)?How Do You Close a Bank Account When Someone Dies?How to Start an Estate After Someone DiesWhat Happens When You Die Without a Will: Probate, Heirs & TaxesWhat Do Sons Inherit From Their Mothers by Law?What Happens to Your 401(k) If You Die Without a Beneficiary?Does Paying Someone's Bills Count as a Gift for Taxes?How to Create a Power of Attorney: Forms and SigningWhat Does Contingent Beneficiary Mean and How It WorksDo Stocks Have Beneficiaries? How TOD Accounts WorkHow to Create a Trust Fund: Drafting, Funding, and TaxesWhy Is It Important to Do a Written Inventory: Insurance & Taxes