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.
Articles from this author

News - 3 min read
Cody Barbo, Founder and CEO of Trust & Will, Named Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2023 Pacific Southwest Award Winner

News - 5 min read
Our Founders’ Journey: How It Started, How It’s Going

Planned Giving - 5 min read
What Is Planned Giving? A Legacy Giving FAQ

Financial Advisors - 3 min read
2025 Financial Advisor Report: Why Estate Planning Is Now a Must-Have in Financial Guidance

Planned Giving - 3 min read
Beyond the Gift: Strategies for Effective Planned Gift Stewardship

Estate Planning - 3 min read
The COVID-19 Wake-Up Call: Survey finds 72% of American Millennials with Wills Created or Updated Them in the Past Year

Planned Giving - 3 min read
How Leaving a Charitable Gift Helps You Leave a Lasting Legacy

Probate - 4 min read
Difference Between Personal Representative vs Executor

Probate - 2 min read
Cost of Probate in Michigan