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Maya Powers

Maya Powers, @MayaPowers

Estate Planning Content Expert, Trust & Will

Maya Powers, Content Producer at Trust & Will, is a writer and estate planning content expert. She brings over a decade of reporting, writing, and content production to Trust & Will's offerings. Before joining Trust & Will, Maya was a freelance writer who helped brands amplify their voices with her writing and content marketing expertise. She has worked in subject matters such as generative A.I., international economics and policy, higher education, and real estate investing. Maya holds an International MBA from UC San Diego and a BA in Journalism & Public Relations from Cal Poly Humboldt. She lives in Santa Barbara, CA with her husband, daughter, and three pets.

Articles from this author

Probate — 2 min read

Can I be reimbursed by the estate for funeral and other expenses?

Estate Planning — 4 min read

National Pet Day: Protecting Your Pet’s Future with Estate Planning

Trusts — 3 min read

What is a SLAT: Spousal Lifetime Access Trust Strategy for Couples

Estate Planning — 5 min read

Gene Hackman & Betsy Arakawa: Estate Planning Details and Lessons Uncovered Following Tragedy

Probate — 4 min read

The rights of beneficiaries of a will: what can they ask for?

Probate — 4 min read

How does guardianship work?

Estate Planning — 5 min read

How to Get the Deed to Your House

Estate Planning — 4 min read

Deed vs Mortgage– what happens if there’s a name on deed but not on mortgage?

Probate — 7 min read

Navigating Probate: Common Executor Mistakes and How to Avoid Them