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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 — 5 min read

Guide to What Happens When a Parent Dies Without a Will

Trusts — 7 min read

Should I set up a Trust for my Newborn?

Estate Planning — 6 min read

Inheritance Desires: What Do Americans Really Want?

End of Life Planning — 7 min read

10 of the Strangest Funeral Requests

Estate Planning — 9 min read

Planning your Estate when Living With Dementia

End of Life Planning — 9 min read

Little Miss Sunshine: Unexpected Death Planning

Estate Planning — 7 min read

NFL Estate Planning: A Guide to Building a Legacy Beyond the Field

Guardianship — 5 min read

Cher Denied Conservatorship over Son Elijah Blue Allman: Understanding the Case

Estate Planning — 4 min read

Sofia Coppola's 'Priscilla': A Haunting Retelling of the Elvis Story Impacts Estate Planning Outcomes