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

Can Someone Else Pay My Life Insurance Premiums: Tax RulesHow to Get an Emergency Power of Attorney: Forms and StepsCan You Put Property in a Trust? What QualifiesWhat Is Income in Respect of a Decedent and How Is It Taxed?How to File to Become Executor of an EstateCan I Move an Inherited IRA to Another Company?How to Leave Money to Grandchildren: Options and Tax RulesCan You Transfer Debt to a Trust? Rules and RisksHow to Help Someone Who Cannot Manage Their MoneyHow Does Term Life Insurance Pay Out: Claims & OptionsWho Takes Care of Disabled Adults: Programs and SupportHow to Find a Deceased Person's Will: Step by StepHow to Plan for Old Age and Being Childless: Legal StepsWhy Everyone Needs an Estate Plan to Protect Your FamilyIs Probate Necessary If There Is No Will: Costs and RulesHow Does a Trust Protect Assets From Taxes?How Inheritance Works Without a Will: Intestate SuccessionCan You Leave Your Pension to Anyone? Beneficiary RulesHow Does a Trust Make Money? Income, Gains, and TaxesCan You Hold Physical Gold in an IRA? Rules and StorageHow to Prepare a Last Will and Testament: Step by StepWhat Are Your Life Insurance Settlement Options?When Is Probate Required and When Can It Be Avoided?What Is the Inheritance Tax Limit? Federal & StateDo You Have to Do Probate When Someone Dies?Will With Testamentary Trust: Types, Probate, and TaxesWhat Does a POA Look Like? Sections and FormatHow to Cash a Life Insurance Check as a BeneficiaryWhat Is Considered a Gift for Tax Purposes: IRS RulesCan an Inheritance Be Taken Away? Ways You Can Lose It