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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 — 4 min read

Who Inherits Copyright After Death?

Probate — 5 min read

Probate Hearing Appearance Requirements

Probate — 6 min read

What Happens to Intellectual Property When Someone Dies?

Probate — 4 min read

Difference Between Personal Representative vs Executor

Probate — 6 min read

LLC vs. Living Trust: How to Protect Your Assets

Probate — 7 min read

Can An LLC Go Through Probate?

Probate — 6 min read

What Happens if an American Citizen Dies in Another Country

Probate — 7 min read

Do Sentimental Assets & Personal Property Go Through Probate?

Probate — 6 min read

Closing Probate: Distribution of Probate Assets