About the Author

Maya Powers, @MayaPowers
Estate Planning Content Expert, Trust & Will
Maya Powers, Product Marketing Manager 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 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 beautiful wine country just north of Santa Barbara, CA with her husband and children.
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What Robert DeNiro’s Kids and $500MM Inheritance Feud Teaches Us About Planning for the Unexpected

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Palm Royale: Estate Planning Lessons from Apple TV's Dark Comedy

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How to Protect Your Parental Rights in LGBTQIA+ Surrogacy

Trusts - 5 min read
The Fastest & Cheapest Way to Transfer Your Home to Your Children

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What you need to know about California inheritance law

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