Five Ways to Protect Yourself While Sheltering in Place

Five Ways to Protect Yourself While Sheltering in Place

by | May 4, 2020 | Uncategorized

I think it’s safe to say that most Californians are tired of sheltering in place, or at least are tired of binge-watching TV. If you’re looking for a project that actually makes you feel productive, might I suggest you work on your estate plan? If that project hasn’t...
I’ve Inherited A Copyright, Now What?

I’ve Inherited A Copyright, Now What?

by | Apr 6, 2020 | Uncategorized

Five things you should know and do when you inherit a copyright. Under the current copyright laws, a copyright lasts for the author’s lifetime plus seventy years. This means that a copyright will always outlive its creator, and it will be passed on at least once. But...
Do My Children Have to Get Their Inheritance All at Once?

Do My Children Have to Get Their Inheritance All at Once?

by | Mar 2, 2020 | Uncategorized

Different Ways to Space Out Inheritance Distributions If a person dies in California without a will or trust, the California Probate Code decides what happens to their estate (i.e., all their earthly possessions). Under the Probate Code, if the decedent (legalese for...
Can I Use Other People’s Fictional Characters in My Book?

Can I Use Other People’s Fictional Characters in My Book?

by | Mar 2, 2020 | Uncategorized

Fictional Characters in Books In my previous articles, I talked about incorporating real people and real trademarks in your book. In this article, I’ll be talking about fictional people – specifically, fictional characters that are still protected by copyright. The...