And now that the real creators are dead, all that’s left to fight about is money.

The people in the estate didn’t do the work, yes they have monetary rights, but it’s not like they deserve to be credited for the existence of these characters.

The rules being followed are rather mundane and logical extensions of the legalese you rely on to pass your stuff to your dependents. I dont really understand the, uh, viciousness towards these laws that you will rely on for your children. Like geez, Im sorry you dont have Spiderman or LOTR to pass down.

Does that make it just that the estate is honored with a credit every time the character is used?