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

Financial Advisors - 3 min read
The Expanding Role of Financial Advisors: Estate Planning & Personal Finance

Financial Advisors - 3 min read
Estate Planning & Financial Advisors: A Missing Piece or a Separate Service?

Estate Planning - 3 min read
Health Care Proxy vs Advance Directive

End of Life Planning - 12 min read
What to do When Someone Dies - A Step by Step Guide

End of Life Planning - 4 min read
How to Receive A Death Certificate

News - 3 min read
Comprehensive 2025 Trust & Will Estate Planning Report Reveals the American Dream in Crisis

Financial Advisors - 3 min read
Financial Advisor Case Study: Tigris Consulting

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National Estate Planning Study: What do Americans Want to Pass Down?

Estate Planning - 5 min read
The Blind Side: Unmasking the Real-Life Conservatorship Drama