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

Estate Planning - 3 min read
The Financial Future and the Cost of Living Crisis

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Motivators—What Drives People to Create an Estate Plan

Estate Planning - 5 min read
Who Has an Estate Plan? A Demographic Breakdown

Estate Planning - 3 min read
Barriers—Why Don’t People Have an Estate Plan?

Estate Planning - 3 min read
Defining Legacy: What Do Americans Expect to Leave Behind?

Estate Planning - 3 min read
Confidence vs. Action: The Estate Planning Paradox

Estate Planning - 3 min read
The American Dream: Redefined?

Planned Giving - 4 min read
Estate Planning Options Your Donors Don’t Know About (But You Should)

Trusts - 4 min read
Trust Checking Account: How to Open a Trust Account