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

End of Life Planning —7 min read
10 of the Strangest Funeral Requests

Probate —4 min read
A Guide to the Probate Hearing Process

Estate Planning —4 min read
Feeling Frozen? How to Begin Building Generational Wealth (Even if You Can’t Afford to Buy a House)

Probate —3 min read
Should you talk to your children about your estate plan?

Estate Planning —4 min read
Sofia Coppola's 'Priscilla': A Haunting Retelling of the Elvis Story Impacts Estate Planning Outcomes

Planned Giving —3 min read
Top Myths and Misconceptions About Leaving Charitable Gifts in a Will

News —2 min read
Capture Your Assets with Trust & Will’s New Mobile App

Estate Planning —3 min read
Why Adopted Children Deserve a Clear Place in Your Estate Plan

Probate —2 min read
Cost of Probate in Indiana