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I think I will start in two areas:
- working with the family to see what records (contracts, wills, payment statements, etc) they have, and what they say they think the situation is, for both published and unpublished works. Then try to get something in writing they will all sign about ownership of unpublished works, to reduce the infighting if any money is ever made from the undertaking. Then take temporary possession of the manuscripts themselves for sending off for evaluation, scanning/copying, showing to the WWA, etc..
- looking at the US copyright web site, and researching the copyright for each of the published works.
I'm not part of an organization, just an acquaintance of the grandson who is fond of him, knows he wants this to be done, yet seems unable to make it happen - since years have passed and the situation remains unchanged. I don't want any money from it, and plan to cover any of my own personal expenses. Up-front costs for preparation for publication would have to be sorted ahead of time.
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