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Home > Videos > Writing a Will for Artists

Writing a Will for Artists

Writing a will as an artist is very important. Watch this short animated video on how having a will protects your art and protects who will benefit from your art in years to come.

Listed in VideosArt Forms: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Culture & KnowledgeLegal Topics: Indigenous cultural & intellectual property, Wills & estates

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The Arts Law Centre of Australia acknowledges all Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia.

We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples continuing connection to land, place, waters and community.

We pay our respects to them and their cultures and to Elders both past and present.