About the Author

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 — 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
What Happens if an American Citizen Dies in Another Country

Probate — 6 min read
Role of Personal Representative in Probate

Probate — 5 min read
How is Compensation to the Personal Representative Taxed?

Probate — 5 min read
What is Exempt Property?

Probate — 7 min read
What is a Creditor’s Claim?

Probate — 5 min read
What Happens When Someone Else Wants to Act as Executor

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