by Kelley Way | Apr 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
Believe it or not, you do not need to register your work with the Copyright Office in order to have protection. You possess a copyright as soon as you complete any work that is copyrightable (such as a novel, painting, song, or video). However, it is still a very good...
by Kelley Way | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
A number of current and potential clients have asked me some great questions about their will or trust. For example: When should I update my will or trust? Once the document is signed, how long is it good for? At what point does it have to be revised? There is no one...
by Kelley Way | Feb 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
The question: Can I use a trademark in my book, has come up several times recently in conversations with clients, so here are some guidelines for using someone else’s trademark. As a general rule, it’s fine to use someone else’s trademark in your writing. Most brand...
by Kelley Way | Feb 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Should I Be Worried About my Parent Part 2: Red flags for undue influence Last month I talked about how many people lose their mental abilities as they get older. Another unfortunate truth is that older people are often targets for financial abuse. Some people will...
by Kelley Way | Feb 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Red Flags for Lack of Capacity It is unfortunate that as we get older, our mental abilities decline. Some people decline to the point that they can no longer take care of themselves or manage their finances. When a person’s cognitive ability declines to the point that...