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

How to Get a Living Trust: Types, Trustees & FundingHow to Get a Probate Bond: Steps, Costs, and FilingWhat Is Inheritance Tax? States, Rates, and Who PaysWhat Is the Purpose of a Private Foundation?What States Allow Self-Settled Spendthrift Trusts?How Much Does a Trust Lawyer Cost? Rates & FeesHow to Plan Your Estate: A Step-by-Step ChecklistWhen to Start Estate Planning: Ages and Life EventsHow to Find Out If Someone Has a Will After DeathHow to File Estate Taxes: Form 706 WalkthroughHow to Be an Executor of an Estate: Steps and DutiesHow to Be an Executor of a Will: A Step-by-Step ChecklistHow to Get, Complete, and Sign a Power of AttorneyHow to Set Up a Trust: Drafting, Funding, and TaxesContingent Beneficiary: What It Means and When It PaysCan You Buy Life Insurance for Someone Who Is Dying?How to Set Up a Trust in NC: Steps, Costs & RequirementsWhat Does Domicile Mean? Legal Definition and EffectsHow Does Power of Attorney Work: Types and RequirementsWhat Is Estate Planning? Wills, Trusts, and MoreWho Is the Beneficiary of a Living Trust: Rights and RulesWhat Is Considered Income for Form 1041 Estates?What Is the Simplest Form of a Will and How to Make One?Does Your Spouse Have to Be Your 401(k) Beneficiary?Will Distribution: How Assets Pass to HeirsHow Much Does It Cost to Sue an Estate: Fees & RisksDo-It-Yourself Estate Planning: Documents and RequirementsWill and Power of Attorney Forms: How to Fill Them OutWhat to Do When an Elderly Parent Refuses Medical CareWhat to Do When a Parent Dies: Legal Steps to Take