by Kelley Way | Jan 6, 2025 | Estate Planning
There are many different ways you can hold title to real property, like your house, especially if you have multiple people on the title. Let’s go through the various options and the pros and cons of each. You can hold title in your own name, with no one else on the...
by Kelley Way | Jan 6, 2025 | Authors and Writing, Copyrights, Estate Planning, Intellectual Property
With all the copyrighted works of 1929 entering the public domain as of January 1, it’s a good time to ask how copyrights work, and when do copyrights expire. Yes, all copyrighted works will expire at some point. The U.S. Constitution specifically says that creative...
by Kelley Way | Dec 2, 2024 | Authors and Writing, Copyrights, Estate Planning, Intellectual Property, Trademarks
Once again, the year has gone by too quickly. With the arrival of December comes my annual post listing the top blog articles for 2024. Peruse, enjoy, and, of course, have a happy holiday season! Can I Write About a Real Person in My Book? –...
by Kelley Way | Nov 4, 2024 | Estate Planning
The holidays are a time for visiting family. For some people, this is an excellent opportunity to see long-absent loved ones; for others, it’s a good excuse to make inroads on their alcohol supply. Personally, I think it’s a convenient time to have estate planning...
by Kelley Way | Nov 4, 2024 | Authors and Writing, Copyrights, Estate Planning, Intellectual Property
Getting a contract from a publisher is exciting, especially for an unpublished author. However, some misconceptions about how these contracts work can lead to bitterness or regret later on. Here are some common myths people have about publishing contracts. You...
by Kelley Way | Oct 7, 2024 | Estate Planning
Last month, I discussed why probate is bad and how to avoid it in California. And just in time for Halloween, even though terms like probate and trusts can be scary, we will face our fears and discuss what happens when estate planning goes wrong. Let’s talk about how...
