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

Is a Trust Fund Taxable? Revocable vs. IrrevocableWhat Are Trust Services? Types, Providers, and FeesHow to Become an Estate Lawyer: Degree, Bar, and SalaryWhy Everyone Needs an Estate Plan, Regardless of WealthHow Much Is Gift Tax on a House: Rates and LimitsIs It Better to Sell or Rent an Inherited House?How to Become a Probate Real Estate Agent: Key StepsDo You Have to Probate an Estate? When It's RequiredDoes Insurance Cover Funeral Costs? Types That PayIs Paying Someone Else's Bills a Gift for Tax Purposes?How Much Can You Inherit Tax-Free in NY: Exemption RulesWhat Is a QDOT? Qualified Domestic Trust ExplainedDoes a Living Trust Protect Your Assets from Nursing Home?Do You Have to Pay Taxes on Life Insurance: ExceptionsHow to Purchase a Cemetery Plot: Costs and ProcessHow Long Does a Simple Probate Take and What Slows ItHow to Calculate Inheritance Tax: Rates and StepsWhere Can You Get a Will Done? Your Options ComparedWhy Is Estate Planning Important for Your Family?Who Can Inherit by Intestate Succession and Who Can'tHow to Fill Out Form 1310 for a Deceased TaxpayerWhat Happens to Car Insurance When Someone Dies?Can Life Insurance Cover Funeral Costs? What to KnowHow to Retrieve a Death Certificate Online or by MailWhat Is a Primary 401(k) Beneficiary and How It WorksWill for When You Die: What to Include and How to Write OneHow to Get a $10 Million Dollar Life Insurance PolicyWhat Do Probate Courts Do: From Wills to GuardianshipHow to Find a Lost Trust Fund: Steps and Legal RightsCan I Roll an Inherited Annuity Into an IRA?