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.
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Probate —5 min read
How To Apply For an EIN For Probate

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6 Ways To Find Out If Someone Has Died

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How to gather assets for probate

Probate —2 min read
How Much Does Probate Cost in Louisiana?

End of Life Planning —3 min read
How to Comfort Someone Over Text After a Death

Estate Planning —3 min read
How to *Actually* Finish Your Estate Plan in 2025

Estate Planning —5 min read
How to Get the Deed to Your House

Trusts —7 min read
Should I set up a Trust for my Newborn?

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Making a Planned Gift? Don’t Forget to Inform your Nonprofit