Happy holidays, friends! As we wrap up 2025, I wanted to share my favorite blog posts from the year. Whether you’re a writer, creator, or planning for the future, these posts cover estate planning, copyright, trademark law, and intellectual property. While this is a “best of” list for 2025, all of the resources on my website are available year-round—including posts from past years—to help you with anything you need in these areas. Explore them anytime at kawaylaw.com and give yourself the gift of knowledge this season!

Top Blog Posts for 2025

  1. Can I Write About a Real Person in My Book?
  2. How Do I Put a Copyright Into My Trust
  3. What is a Literary Executor?
  4. 5 Clauses to Look for in a Publishing Contract
  5. When Can I Use Quotes in My Book?
  6. When Do Copyrights Expire?
  7. More on Copyright and AI
  8. What Happens to My Copyrights When I Die?
  9. How to Dissolve a Trust
  10. How Should I Hold Title to My House?

If there’s a topic you don’t see, if you have questions, or if you’d like me to speak about a topic at your next group or conference, you can always email me at kelley@kawaylaw.com.

Kelly Way Attorney pic and bio Kelley Way was born and raised in Walnut Creek, California. She graduated from UC Davis with a B.A. in English, followed by a Juris Doctorate. Kelley is a member of the California Bar and an aspiring writer of young adult fantasy novels.