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Further guidance, support and information

‘The Artist’s Legacy’ guide

A comprehensive guide to estate planning in the visual arts from the Royal Academy. This is a 48 page document.

‘The Artist’s Estate: A Handbook for Artists, Executors, and Heirs’

A handbook by legal expert Dr Loretta Würtenberger for managing the preservation and development of an artist’s estate.

Giving examples, the author outlines options and suggests practical steps for planning ahead as an artist. She also advises on maintaining an artist’s estate and handling their artwork, archives, mementoes and finances following their death.

Artists’ Legacies in the Museum Toolkit

A digital toolkit aiming to increase visibility for nuanced legacies of Black British Artists in UK institutions. It intends to begin empowering museum staff to enact transformative change within their institutions.

Disclaimer

The content of this article is not intended to be applied to individual circumstances. It is not legal advice, and is not a substitute for independent legal advice.