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

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Articles reviewed by Brianna Santos

What Do Primary and Secondary Beneficiaries Mean?How to Give Family Money Without Paying TaxWhy Put Assets in a Trust: Benefits, Costs, and LimitsDoes an Irrevocable Trust Get a Step-Up in Basis?What Type of Entity Is a Trust: A Legal RelationshipWhere to Report 1099-S Proceeds on Form 1041How to Set Up a Trust Fund: Steps and Tax RulesWhat Should I Include in My Will? A ChecklistWill and Power of Attorney: How They Work TogetherWhere to Get a Power of Attorney Form: Costs and SourcesCan You Transfer an IRA to a Family Member? Rules & OptionsWhat Is a Survivor Option on a CD: How It WorksHow to Request Power of Attorney: Steps and CostsWhat Is Distributable Net Income and How to Calculate ItHow to Get a Bond for Probate: Steps and RequirementsDoes Whole Life Insurance Expire at a Certain Age?How to File a Will in Probate Court: Step by StepWhat to Do When You Come Into Money: Tax and Legal StepsWhat Is Form 1310? Claiming Refunds for Deceased TaxpayersWhen Do Funeral Homes Expect Payment: Timelines and OptionsWhy Avoid Probate? Costs, Delays, and Privacy RisksWhat Are the 3 Types of Trusts in Estate Planning?Who Are Trustees? Role, Types, and Fiduciary DutiesCan a Trustee Sell Trust Property Without Beneficiary Approval?Who Is a Guardian? Definition, Types, and DutiesDo I Need Probate for a Small Estate? State LimitsWhat Is a Trust and Trustee? Roles, Types, and DutiesHow to Get a Probate Bond: Steps, Costs, and ApprovalCan a Nursing Home Take Your Life Insurance Policy?Where to Get a Living Trust Done: Options and Costs