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

Where Are Wills Recorded? Filing and Public RecordsCan You Withdraw Money From a Custodial Account?Can I Get an Advance on My Inheritance? How It WorksHow to Set Up a Trust Fund for Your GrandchildrenWhat Is a Trust Estate and How Does It Work?What Is an Estate Gift? Bequests, Taxes & ProbateWhat Does Primary and Secondary Beneficiary Mean?Is There a Limit on Claiming Life Insurance?How Much Does It Cost to Sue an Estate? Attorney & Court FeesWhich Banks Offer Executor Services and What They ChargeCan You Take a Capital Loss on Inherited Property?What Is a Power of Attorney Form and How Does It Work?Do You Have to File a Will in Probate Court?How to Gift Money to Children: Tax Rules and StrategiesWhich Type of Beneficiary Should Be Named?When Does Probate Apply and How to Avoid ItHow to Receive Life Insurance Money as a BeneficiaryWho Is a Widower? Legal Definition, Rights, and BenefitsHow to Transfer a Custodial Account to Your ChildDo I Need an Estate Tax Closing Letter From the IRS?What Does a Monetary Gift Mean and How Is It Taxed?Is a POD on a Bank Account a Good Idea? Pros and ConsHow to Fund a Trust With Real Estate: Deeds and TaxesDoes an Inherited IRA Count as Taxable Income?Do I Have to Go Through Probate or Can I Avoid It?Inheritance Tax Threshold: Federal and State RulesHow to Divide 3 Beneficiaries Percentage: Equal and UnequalDoes a Grantor Trust Get a Step-Up in Basis at Death?What Happens to Unused Long-Term Care Insurance?What to Give When Someone Dies: Gift Ideas and Tax Rules