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Whot to do with my photos and negatives in my will
Posted by: sheba13 (IP Logged)
Date: December 28, 2009 11:54PM

I am currently having family problems with my 24 year old son. He is all I have. I have many, many photos from horse shows, and other general interests. I have 35 mm negative film (before digital) and I am wondering what can I do with these in the event of my death? I am not sick but I am wanting to be prepared. My son would just throw all of this stuff away. And, I know my photos can make money with the right marketing. I do have a website now, Jansphotos.fototime.com. of many horse related activities. But, I am hoping someone has a suggestion of how I can preserve my photos and negatives for any future grandchild I may have so that my son won't get these ,, my pictures are precious to me. But, I have gobs and gobs of old photos from my negatives in books, albums, etc. I don't have a scanner right now. And, my funds are limited at this time. Any suggestions as to what agency I could leave my photos with in a trust? Any ideas from anyone? I could just leave them to Photo Source. If I never have a grand child, then I can have any money made go to a charity or organization. I just don't know. I talked with a lawyer today so she is going to try to come up with something, too. But, I would like some much needed advice from everyone and anyone.
Thanks,
Jan , Nashville, TN (it's cold here, too, but no snow!)

Re: Whot to do with my photos and negatives in my will
Posted by: BrianYarvin (IP Logged)
Date: December 29, 2009 08:47AM

Jan:

This really isn't a photography question.

I'm sorry, but I think it's best for you to listen to your lawyer. Our advice can't possibly be as well informed.

The questions that typically comes up in situations like this one are "How can you prove that your images have value?" "And where can I find an independent appraiser to certify their value?"

If your lawyer poses questions like these, perhaps we can help you find the right consultant/appraiser.


Re: What to do with my photos and negatives in my will
Posted by: mschwartz (IP Logged)
Date: December 30, 2009 04:40PM

It may be that a local college, university, or museum might find an interest in your collection and consider granting you a certificate of tax write off. Of course, an attorney who is knowledgeable in the area of intellectual properties would be the one to advise you on this. mschwartz

Re: What to do with my photos and negatives in my will
Posted by: bhuber (IP Logged)
Date: December 30, 2009 05:13PM

In the Kracker Barrel archives (upper right search bar) I found this thread on this subject. (You can also search for 'donating' .


board.photosource.com/read.php?1,4421,4758,report=1

Hope this helps Ben Huber



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