Legal Question in Intellectual Property in New York
Permission to write story about someone deceased
I would like to write a non-fiction
piece about a group of people, most
who have passed away. Do I need
permission from their estates to write
this piece? What if there is no
estate? What if I include a photo? It
could be a stock photo.
Asked on 12/19/07, 9:15 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Kristen Browde
Browde Law, P.C.
Re: Permission to write story about someone deceased
Under almost every circumstance no permission would be required.
Answered on 12/19/07, 10:36 pm
Johm Smith
tom's
Re: Permission to write story about someone deceased
I agree with Mr. Browde, but you will need to have an attorney vet your manuscript before most publishers will accept it.
Answered on 1/26/08, 12:01 pm
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