What can ASCAP do if there is a genuine dispute, or even litigation, among beneficiaries over the estate of an ASCAP member or successor member?
ASCAP cannot become involved in the resolution of such disputes. Such disputes are matters for the beneficiaries, their attorneys, and if necessary, courts or arbitrators to resolve. ASCAP must sit on the sidelines, holding royalty payments for eventual payment in accordance with the settlement or resolution of the dispute.
