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3 More Copyright Myths You Should Know
My previous article on copyright myths proved to be a hit, so I’m following it up with three more myths related to copyright: If it’s online, it’s free to use This myth is pervasive. It’s so easy to copy and download things online; people assume the content must be...
How Can I Disinherit My Kid?
Cutting someone out of your estate plan is a difficult but sometimes necessary decision. Not every family is happy, and not every child deserves an inheritance. Once you realize you need to disinherit your kid, the next thing to consider is: how to make it stick so...
Should I Register A Trademark On My Book Title?
There are many ways authors can use trademark law to protect their brand. Registering a trademark on their book title is usually the first application authors consider. So, is trademarking your book title a good idea? The first thing authors need to know is that you...
Will My Child’s Inheritance Cost Them Their Disability Benefits?
Government disability benefits are wonderful, but they have some significant drawbacks. One of the big ones is that they are needs-based, i.e., the recipient needs to be just shy of broke to qualify for them. A sudden influx of cash, such as from an inheritance, will...
Does My 18-Year-Old Need An Estate Plan?
It’s graduation season, and 18-year-olds everywhere are celebrating their newfound freedom as young adults. Since they believe they’re invincible, they likely haven’t given any thought to their estate plan. Since they’re broke, you likely haven’t given much thought to...
When Can I Use Quotes in My Book?
Let’s face it, we all love using quotes in our writing. Not only does it save us the trouble of coming up with our own words, but it’s also fun to insert some famous lines, and sometimes there’s just no way to improve on greatness. However, those pesky copyright laws...
What Do I Do With Firearms in an Estate?
Your gun-loving uncle has just passed, and you’ve been named executor of his estate. You’re checking out his house, and you’re tripping over firearms everywhere you go. Even his underwear drawer has some guns stashed away. You have to deal with all these guns, but you...
3 Copyright Myths
There are many misconceptions about copyright law, and there are a lot of copyright myths out there about how they work. Here are just a few copyright myths that have been floating around for a while: 1. I can get a copyright by mailing a copy of my work to myself...
Do I Really Need a Lawyer to Draft My Estate Plan?
It’s a legitimate question: Do I really need a lawyer to draft my estate plan? There are many DIY estate plan options out there, and lawyers charge a lot of money to put a will and trust together for a client. So why pay for an attorney if you can get a boiler-plate...