Your Estate Plan and Copyrights

Posted by Sheri Jo Tucker, M.S., J.D.Nov 26, 20220 Comments

Typically, you may think that estate planning only covers real estate, financial accounts, and personal property.  However, there is another group of assets to consider: Intellectual Property.   Today, let's look at your estate plan and copyrights. What is Intellectual Property? What is Intellect...

What is Legacy Planning?

Posted by Sheri Jo Tucker, M.S., J.D.Nov 26, 20221 Comment

Perhaps you watch commercials about easy and cheap forms to help you write a last will and testament? Perhaps you consider buying a form you complete as a DIY estate plan.  TrustandWill and Legalzoom, to name a few, offer quick, cheap fixes. That old adage, “You get what you pay for,” is a good o...

Estate Planning and Your Trademark

Posted by Sheri Jo Tucker, M.S., J.D.Jul 13, 20220 Comments

How is a trademark connected to one's personal estate planning?  Why is estate planning important if you own a trademark? If you are a small business owner, you protect your building with commercial insurance. You write a business plan, you put your time and energy in your business to become succ...

Intellectual Property and Estate Planning

Posted by Sheri Jo Tucker, M.S., J.D.Jul 09, 20220 Comments

Typically, you may think that estate planning only covers real estate, financial accounts, and personal property.  However, there is another group of assets to consider: Intellectual Property.   Let's look at the definition of intellectual property and its connection to estate planning. What is I...