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 | 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...
by Kelley Way | Oct 2, 2023 | Copyrights, Estate Planning, Intellectual Property, Trademarks
It’s been a long time since I last posted on estate planning horror stories that affect contemporary celebrities. An update is long overdue, so let me share what’s been happening in some of the estates I discussed in my previous article. After five years...
by Kelley Way | Jun 6, 2022 | Estate Planning
One of the most frequent questions I hear at the trust signing is “What should I put in my trust?” It’s an excellent question, and the answer is a bit more complicated than “Everything.” The house is a given. For many people it’s their highest-value asset, and if it’s...
by Kelley Way | Feb 3, 2020 | Estate Planning
Three things everyone should know about a Power of Attorney On a broad level, a power of attorney is a legal document that gives someone the authority to act on your behalf. For example, a financial advisor might ask you to sign a power of attorney, giving them the...