by Kelley Way | May 6, 2024 | Authors and Writing, Copyrights, Estate Planning, Intellectual Property
Today, let’s discuss valuing copyrights in an estate by going over an example scenario: You have been named the executor of an estate. While going through this estate, you discover that the person published several books, which are still in print and making...
by Kelley Way | Apr 1, 2024 | Authors and Writing, Copyrights, Estate Planning, Intellectual Property
Making Copyright Bequests Let’s say you have written and published a book. Congratulations! Then you realize that you actually have to market the book to get people to buy it, and suddenly, it’s not so fun anymore. Or perhaps you’re happy with the...
by Kelley Way | Apr 1, 2024 | Estate Planning
What Kind of Trust Do I Want? One frequently asked question I hear is whether the person should have a revocable or irrevocable trust. This is usually followed by the question, what is an irrevocable or revocable trust, and what’s the difference between the two?...
by Kelley Way | Mar 4, 2024 | Estate Planning
The Difference Between Per Capita and Per Stirpes I find that a number of my clients have heard the term “per stirpes,” but few actually know what it means (no, it’s not a disease). Even fewer have heard the term “per capita.” The legal community uses both...
by Kelley Way | Feb 5, 2024 | Estate Planning
What is an A/B Trust? Many of my prospective clients have heard the term “A/B Trust”, but they rarely know what it means, even when they have an A/B Trust themselves. (I’ve even had cases where people didn’t realize they had an A/B Trust in the...
by Kelley Way | Jan 1, 2024 | Estate Planning
Happy New Year! Since today is New Year’s Day, it seemed like a good time to bring up a frequently asked question: When should I update my will/trust? I have colleagues who recommend reviewing your will and trust every New Year’s Day to ensure it’s up to date. But do...
