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Originally posted by: Hardcore Legend
I think the way copyright laws are changing, Star Wars will never go public domain.
It all depends on the way his will is structured, I would think. Assimov's "estate" authorized new versions of Foundation, and I think Mario Puzo's did the same thing with the new Godfather book. I've heard authors say that they've left explicit instructions with their employees to destroy any "unfinished" works after their death, and if he's in his right mind, he could transfer the rights to someone close who would honor his wishes prior to kicking the bucket. Since LFL is NOT a corporation, the rights would never transfer to a board or to stock holders.