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 - 5 min read
How to Get the Deed to Your House

Probate - 5 min read
Do All Wills Go Through Probate? What You Need to Know

Probate - 7 min read
What Happens If I Don't File for Probate?

Probate - 8 min read
What Is Probate?

Estate Planning - 4 min read
Unclaimed Money from Deceased Relatives - What You Need to Know

Estate Planning - 3 min read
Transferring Deeds When The Owner Dies

Estate Planning - 4 min read
Deed vs Mortgage– what happens if there’s a name on deed but not on mortgage?

Trusts - 4 min read
How to Transfer Bank Accounts to a Trust

Probate - 6 min read
Probate Fees Explained: Costs, Court Fees & How to Avoid Them