Navigating music rights and estate law simultaneously is incredibly complex. To manage a deceased musician's performance royalties in Ontario, executors must complete a strict legal transfer process... 23 Jun

Handling Musician’s Royalties in Ontario: Guide for Executors

Oil, mineral, and timber rights are legal interests that give the owner the ability to extract, harvest, or receive revenue from natural resources on or under land. These rights are assets that require explicit transfer instructions to ensure heirs receive intended economic benefits. 30 Sep

Transfer Strategies for Oil, Mineral, and Timber Rights

Exploring the legal, contractual, and federal challenges of AI-driven celebrity likeness—from state statutes to the proposed “No Fakes Act.” 27 Aug

Postmortem Publicity Rights: Digital Use of Celebrity Likeness

Unlike a typical estate plan, musicians face unique considerations, especially when it comes to rights management, royalties, and long-term protection of their creative works. Here are essential estate planning steps every musician should take... 05 Aug

Protecting Your Legacy Off the Stage: Estate Planning for Musicians

After a lifetime of creative output, artists, authors, musicians and other creators alike may wish to think about the legacy they are leaving behind. What happens to the copyright of your works when you die? 27 Jun

Creative Works: Providing for Transfer of Copyright in Canada

Navigating the Evolving Landscape: Val Kilmer’s Digital Legacy 10 Apr

Navigating the Evolving Landscape: Val Kilmer’s Digital Legacy

The legal dispute between Danny Bennett, the eldest son of Tony Bennett, and his sisters, Antonia and Johanna Bennett, has intensified in court. 16 Jan

Tony Bennett’s Kids in Legal Battle: Estate & Trust Dispute

Mineral rights and royalties represent not just an income stream, but a significant part of your family’s legacy. Proper estate planning ensures that your valuable assets are protected, your beneficiaries are taken care of, and your wealth is preserved for future generations. 11 Sep

Estate Planning For Mineral Rights & Royalties

Pablo Picasso, one of the most influential and renowned artists of the 20th century, left a lasting legacy through his groundbreaking artwork. However, the probate process that followed his death in 1973 was anything but straightforward. 11 Apr

From Canvas to Courtroom: The Legal Battle Over Picasso’s Estate

If Hendrix had even done a simple will that properly spelled out his wishes, a large amount of the litigation would have been avoided and it would have ensured that his wishes were followed. 18 Jan

The Estate of Jimi Hendrix: Decades of Drama & Costly Litigation