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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