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

Probate — 3 min read
Corporate Surety Bond vs Personal Surety Bond for Probate: Which one is right for you?

Probate — 5 min read
A Guide to Probate Bonds - What You Need to Know

Probate — 3 min read
Are probate records public?

Probate — 6 min read
Closing Probate: Distribution of Probate Assets

Probate — 6 min read
Intangible Assets: Does Intellectual Property Go Through Probate?

Probate — 3 min read
How to gather assets for probate

Probate — 8 min read
Do Household Items go through Probate: A Complete Look at Probate Assets

Estate Planning — 6 min read
Inheritance Desires: What Do Americans Really Want?

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