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Originally Posted by mr ploppy
Then there is no point even writing them down, because his surviving relatives will be using him like a cash cow just like the publishers are.
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He had no children, the overly long copyrights are owned by the Robert A. and Virginia Heinlein Prize Trust
http://www.heinleinprize.com/index.htm
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The Heinlein Prize is worldwide.
The Prize honors the memory of Robert A. Heinlein, a renowned American author. Both Robert and his wife Virginia were strong advocates of human advancement into space through commercial endeavors. The purpose of the Heinlein Prize is to encourage and reward progress in commercial space activities that advances their dream of humanity's future in space.
The Heinlein Prize Trust will present a substantial award to the individual or individuals who achieve practical accomplishments in the field of commercial space activities.
Winners will receive a medallion, a diploma and a monetary award. The first Heinlein Prize award has been set by the Trustees at $500,000.
The Trust has three Trustees: Art Dula, Buckner Hightower and James M. Vaughn.
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Art Dula, Buckner Hightower and James M. Vaughn are the ones milking the Heinlein cash cow though at least its for a cause and not to make sure great-grandchildren can afford sports cars.