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Fair Use Frequently Asked Questions
What Can You Tell Me About Fair Use? Fair use is a subject that comes up a lot with my copyright clients. Some of them think it’s a magic bullet that will defend them against all lawsuits (it’s not). Others are simply confused and want to know more about what it is...
Estate Planning Consultation Prep
What Should I Bring When I See My Estate Planning Lawyer? When someone makes an appointment with me to discuss their will and trust (or lack thereof), they almost always ask what to bring with them to the estate planning meeting. Sometimes they will bring an entire...
Do I Need a Will or a Trust?
Finding the Right Estate Plan Will or a Trust? The topic presents confusion for many. Some of this confusion comes from not knowing what these documents are or what they do, and some comes from not knowing which one you might need for your particular situation. Let’s...
The Do’s & Don’ts of Using Content From the Internet
Can I use content from the Internet in my work? I get this question a lot. Sometimes, it’s not even a question – the person assumes it’s fine as long as they [use less than a certain amount/don’t make money from it/clipped it from Google/insert justification here]....
How Do I Put A Copyright Into My Trust
All right, you’ve created a trust. You’ve also created a copyright, one that’s valuable enough that you want to put it into your trust to protect it. You may even have several income-producing copyrights that you want to put into your trust. So how do you go about...
Five Ways to Protect Yourself While Sheltering in Place
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...
What Should I Do About My Estate Plan During the Shelter in Place Order and Coronavirus (COVID-19) Crisis?
The Impact of Sheltering in Place on Creating or Updating Your Estate Plan Here are some questions you might be asking right now: Should I Work on My Will and Trust? Can I Work on My Estate Plan? Is This A Good Time to Update My Estate Plan? Here Are Some Questions...
I’ve Inherited A Copyright, Now What?
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?
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...