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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 People Who Carry Out Your Plan

Estate Planning - 2 min read

Chapter 1: Why Estate Planning Matters (for Everyone)

Estate Planning - 3 min read

Next Steps: Your Guide to Important Actions Steps after Receiving your Estate Plan

Estate Planning - 3 min read

Chapter 2: The Core Estate Planning Documents

Man in a suit signing a will and trust document

Estate Planning - 8 min read

Will vs Trust - What’s The Difference & Which Option is Right for You?

Redefining Legacy. Insights into how Americans are preparing for th efuture, navigating technology, and embracing change

News - 10 min read

Trust & Will 2025 Estate Planning Report

National Make-A-Will Month graphic with photos of a mother holding her child and a father with a toddler on his shoulders, over a warm peach and yellow gradient.

Wills - 11 min read

National Make-A-Will Month: 56% of Americans Still Have No Estate Plan

Trusts - 8 min read

How to Fund a Trust: A Step-by-Step Guide

A lady researching how much executors get paid.

Probate - 4 min read

How much does the executor of a will get paid?

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