Hilma af Klint was creating bold, abstract masterpieces before most of her male peers were even recognized. Yet decades after her death, there is still a fight over her legacy.

The controversy centers on who should control access to her work. Should it be available to the public or limited to a small circle of spiritual seekers?

Af Klint anticipated this tension. She directed that her paintings not be shown until 20 years after her death because she believed the world was not ready. Today, her descendants make decisions about how and where her art is displayed. Some believe restrictions protect her wishes. Others argue it limits the very impact she hoped to make.

This situation highlights a powerful estate planning truth.

Who controls your legacy when you are gone?

An estate plan is not just about money. It protects your intellectual property, your business, your creative work, your values, and the story you want told. Without clear instructions, loved ones may disagree. That can lead to conflict, court involvement, and outcomes you never intended.

If you own a business, create content, hold copyrights, or treasure meaningful family heirlooms, you need more than good intentions. You need clear direction. Do you want your work shared publicly? Kept private? Passed to one person? Donated to a cause?

Do not leave those decisions to chance.

Your legacy deserves clarity. Your wishes deserve protection.

If you are in Arizona, let’s start that conversation today. Call 480 719 7333.