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Self-Publishing Copyright Checklist: What to Do After You Publish
Last month, we covered what to do before publishing to protect your work, at least in terms of copyright protection. Here is the self-publishing copyright checklist of things to do after publication. Register your copyright with the Copyright Office. Registration is...
The Top 5 Estate Planning Mistakes People Make
Estate planning should be simple. It would be nice if people could just state their wishes and move on with their lives. Sadly, that is not the world we live in. Estates are varied and often complex, with many moving parts to keep track of. Here are some of the most...
How Often Should I Update My Estate Plan?
Clients frequently ask me how often they should update their wills and/or trusts. Fortunately, or unfortunately, there is no universal “You need to update after ___ years” rule. Instead, you should review your estate plan periodically (I recommend doing so at least...
Self-Publishing Copyright Checklist: What to Do Before You Publish
Let’s face it, traditional publishing is not for everyone. The number of self-published authors continues to grow as technology makes the self-publishing process easier (until it comes time to market, but that’s a whole different conversation). With so many authors...
What Can A Writer Do With AI?
How AI Can Help Your Writing Career Instead of Hurting It I recently made a guest appearance on a podcast about using AI in your writing (watch it here). The discussion revolved around the dangers of using Large Language Models (LLMs), and in what circumstances AI can...
What Documents Should Be in Every Estate Plan?
One of the most frequently asked questions from potential clients is “What documents do I need in my estate plan?” Another is “Do I need a will or a trust? Wait, why would you say I need both?” Here’s a breakdown of the typical documents in an estate plan, and how...
3 Ways Estate Plans Can Go Wrong and How to Prevent It
Estate Planning is all about helping the people around you – because let’s face it, your estate is not going to be your problem. So let’s look at three common ways your estate plans can go wrong, and how you can tailor your estate plan to prevent it. People fight over...
Who Owns the Copyright? What Happens When You Collaborate or Hire Out
Copyright ownership is easy when you work alone: you’re the sole author, so you have 100% ownership of everything you create. But what if you decide to collaborate with someone? What if you hire a ghostwriter? What if you contribute to a collection of works? Who owns...
Can I Use This Picture?
Using Third-Party Images in Books and Media It's happened to all of us. We are cruising through the Internet or checking our social media, when we come across this great image. It would be perfect for that post we're drafting (or blog article, book, etc.). So, we ask...