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.

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Lead Estate Law Reviewer

20+ yearsTrust AdministrationEstate Planning

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Articles reviewed by Brianna Santos

What Is Considered a Large Inheritance: Tax ThresholdsDo Life Insurance Policies Pay Out? Claims and ExclusionsWhere Can I Do a Living Trust: Attorney or Online?How to Report Foreign Inheritance to the IRS: Form 3520What Is a Beneficiary's Role in a Will or Trust?Do You Need Life Insurance If You Have No Dependents?Why You Need an Estate Plan: Taxes, Probate & MoreHow to Hire a Professional Executor: Steps and CostsHow to Probate a Will: Process, Costs, and TimelineHow to File a Creditor's Claim Against an Estate: DeadlinesAre Family Trusts Worth It? Pros, Cons, and CostsHow to Cash Travelers Checks of a Deceased PersonDo I Have to Report a $10,000 Gift to the IRS?Will Requirements by State: What Makes a Will ValidWhat Happens If the Primary Account Holder Dies?What Is a Charitable Bequest? Types and Tax BenefitsWhat Is IRS Form 1041 Used For? Estates and TrustsIs Term or Whole Life Insurance Better for Seniors?Does Term Life Insurance Pay Out? When It Does and Doesn'tWhat Are Death Taxes? Estate and Inheritance TaxesWhat Is an Estate Trust? Parties, Types, and TaxesHow to Create a Trust for Property: Deeds, Taxes & MoreHow to Get a Trust Fund: Setup and DistributionsDo I Need a Revocable Living Trust? Pros and ConsDo You Have to Pay Taxes on Gifted Money?Can I Give My 401(k) to My Child? Rules and OptionsWhat Are Custodial Accounts? UGMA, UTMA & Tax RulesWill and Estate Planning Checklist: What to IncludeCan You Buy Life Insurance for Someone Else?How to Write a Will: What to Include and How to Sign It