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Kelley Way has been creating blog posts across many topics of Estate Planning, Copyright and Trademark law. If you have a topic or question you’d like covered, reach out to Kelley Way here.
Why You Shouldn’t DIY Your Estate Plan
All right, I’ll admit it – writing an article about why you shouldn't DIY your estate plan might seem a bit self-serving. But, I have had people ask me what the benefits are of using a lawyer versus one of those online services (or just signing a piece of paper...
Estate Planning for Authors
In my previous article, I talked about estate planning for musicians and the steps they could take to ensure their copyrights stayed profitable. In this article, I'll be talking about estate planning for authors. The first thing authors should consider when creating a...
AI and Copyright Law
Many people have asked me about AI and copyright law in the past few months. It is a hot topic right now with the introduction of ChatGPT, and there are several possible uses for AI within the entertainment industry. At the same time, AI technology raises a number of...
Estate Planning for Musicians: Dealing with ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC
Anyone who is making money from their copyright should consider how to incorporate their copyright into their estate plan. Including your copyright will maximize the chances of the copyright staying profitable once the author is no longer in control. That said, some...
What is Public Record in Probate?
In my practice, I frequently answer questions about probate. In this article, we'll be discussing what is public record in probate. First, let's talk about what probate is, and for those who don’t know, probate is the process where the Probate Court oversees the...
What Happens to My Copyrights When I Die?
I work with a lot of authors. Since I offer both copyright and estate planning services, I am often asked what happens to an author’s copyrights when they die, especially if they don’t have a will or trust. And if you own a copyright, you may also wonder what happens...
Five Frequently Asked Questions in Estate Planning
Part of my job as a lawyer is answering questions – in fact, a lot of my job is answering questions. As a result, some questions crop up rather frequently. Here are a few frequently asked questions from estate planning clients that you may have wondered about...
Executors vs. Trustees pt. 2 – Who Do I Choose?
I wrote a blog article some time ago explaining the difference between an executor and a trustee and the duties of each position. (If you want to re-read it, you can find it here: https://www.kawaylaw.com/news/executor-and-trustee/) For those who want to know but...
Intellectual Property Rights in Writing – What Rights Do I Have?
People talk about intellectual property rights all the time, but what exactly are intellectual property rights? More specifically, what rights do you have to your written materials, i.e. your books, manuals, blog articles, website content etc.? “Intellectual property”...