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What Do I Do With Firearms in an Estate?

Your gun-loving uncle has just passed, and you’ve been named executor of his estate. You’re checking out his house, and you’re tripping over firearms everywhere you go. Even his underwear drawer has...
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3 Copyright Myths

There are many misconceptions about copyright law, and there are a lot of copyright myths out there about how they work. Here are just a few copyright myths that have been floating around for a...
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Do I Really Need a Lawyer to Draft My Estate Plan?

It’s a legitimate question: Do I really need a lawyer to draft my estate plan? There are many DIY estate plan options out there, and lawyers charge a lot of money to put a will and trust together...
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How Do I Transfer Rights to My Kindle Direct Publishing Account After My Death?

There’s a lot to consider when putting an estate plan together. For self-published authors, rights to their Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) account should be on the list. Otherwise, your account will...
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How to Pass Property to Kids

A common question I'm asked is: What’s the best way to give my house to my kids? In most cases, parents want their kids to inherit their property with a minimum of taxes owed. This is particularly...
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Can AI Content Be Copyrighted?

On January 29, 2025, the Copyright Office released its report on whether and when AI-generated content can be copyrighted. While the results were consistent with its previous holdings on the...
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When I present on copyright issues during my speaking engagements, I am frequently asked about copyright registration and whether they need to register their copyright. The truth is, you technically...
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Changes to the Rules in 2025 The California legislature passed a law in 2024, taking effect on April 1, 2025, that makes some significant changes to situations where real property (i.e., land) can...
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When Do Copyrights Expire?

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...
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How Should I Hold Title to My House?

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...
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