> I feel like the fix there is that the rules for publishing works of the deceased should be different, e.g. it is immediately in the public domain so that there is no (or at least less) financial incentive since the original author has already decided not to profit from it.
sometimes the plan is for the children/successors to benefit from the works. Some do ask for things to be published after they're gone
sometimes the plan is for the children/successors to benefit from the works. Some do ask for things to be published after they're gone