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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

Estate Planning — 4 min read

Deed vs Mortgage– what happens if there’s a name on deed but not on mortgage?

Probate — 7 min read

Navigating Probate: Common Executor Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Probate — 3 min read

What an executor can and cannot do

Probate — 4 min read

How much does the executor of a will get paid?

Probate — 3 min read

Can I designate multiple executors in my Will?

Estate Planning — 4 min read

The Estate of Michael Jackson: A Look Into The King of Pop's Controversial Legacy

Estate Planning — 3 min read

What Robert DeNiro’s Kids and $500MM Inheritance Feud Teaches Us About Planning for the Unexpected

Estate Planning — 3 min read

Michelle Trachtenberg’s Estate: What Happens to Her Legacy?

Estate Planning — 3 min read

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