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 a Family Irrevocable Trust and How It WorksDoes Equity Release Affect Inheritance Tax? Key RulesHow to Open a Trust Account: Steps and Required DocsHow to Invest an Inherited IRA: RMDs, Taxes & OptionsWhat Does Life Insurance in Force Mean for You?Can I Give My Wife Money Tax-Free? Limits and RulesWhat Happens at the End of Inheritance: Closing the EstateHow to Start a Trust Fund: Step-by-Step ProcessWhat Does an Estate Planner Do? Wills, Trusts, and MoreWhat Happens When You Inherit a Roth IRA: Taxes and RulesHow to Reduce Inheritance Tax: Gifts, Trusts and MoreHow to Create a Will and Trust: Key Steps and ProvisionsHow to Cover Funeral Expenses: Options, Benefits & RightsWhat Does Generational Wealth Mean and Why It MattersCan I Give a Family Member Money Tax-Free?Do I Get My Husband's Retirement If He Dies: Survivor RightsDo Trust Funds Get Taxed? Revocable vs. IrrevocableWho Can Make a Power of Attorney: RequirementsAre Wills Public Record in SC and How to Access ThemDo Beneficiaries Pay Taxes on 401k Inheritance?Different Types of Trusts: Which One Is Right for You?How to Get Probate: Steps, Costs, and TimelineCan You Get a Loan on a House in Probate? Costs and RulesHow to Start a Living Trust: Draft, Sign, and Fund ItWhat Is a Trust Used For? Probate, Taxes, and MoreHow Do You Write a Last Will and Testament?How to Transfer Inheritance Money to the US: Tax and ReportingHow to Settle an Estate Without Probate: Key StepsAre Estate Taxes Deductible on Your Income Tax Return?What Does Per Stirpes Mean in Estate Planning?