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What happens to the copyright of a self-published book after the author passes away, and does it automatically transfer to their children or spouse?

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What happens to the copyright of a self-published book after the author passes away, and does it automatically transfer to their children or spouse?
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United States Copyright Office copyright after author's death heirs estate life plus 70 years transfer inheritance Google ↗
  1. The Lifecycle of Copyright · copyright.gov
  2. Copyright basics · uspto.gov
  3. 1. Is the creator still alive? · copyright.gov
  4. U.S. Copyright Office · copyright.gov

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