Estate Planning for Authors

Estate Planning for Authors

In my previous article, I talked about estate planning for musicians and the steps they could take to ensure their copyrights stayed profitable. In this article, I’ll be talking about estate planning for authors. The first thing authors should consider when...
AI and Copyright Law

AI and Copyright Law

Many people have asked me about AI and copyright law in the past few months. It is a hot topic right now with the introduction of ChatGPT, and there are several possible uses for AI within the entertainment industry. At the same time, AI technology raises a number of...
Estate Planning for Musicians: Dealing with ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC

Estate Planning for Musicians: Dealing with ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC

Anyone who is making money from their copyright should consider how to incorporate their copyright into their estate plan. Including your copyright will maximize the chances of the copyright staying profitable once the author is no longer in control. That said, some...
What is Public Record in Probate?

What is Public Record in Probate?

In my practice, I frequently answer questions about probate. In this article, we’ll be discussing what is public record in probate. First, let’s talk about what probate is, and for those who don’t know, probate is the process where the Probate Court...
What Happens to My Copyrights When I Die?

What Happens to My Copyrights When I Die?

I work with a lot of authors. Since I offer both copyright and estate planning services, I am often asked what happens to an author’s copyrights when they die, especially if they don’t have a will or trust. And if you own a copyright, you may also wonder what happens...