If I’m writing a book can use my ex’s real nameordo I need permission from his family to tell his story even though he is deceased?

If I’m writing a book can use my ex’s real nameordo I need permission from his family to tell his story even though he is deceased?

I married someone who had been in prison 13 years and led a campaign for his release. The governor granted his release as he was wrongfully convicted. We later divorced and still later he was murdered. I want to write a book geared toward why women do and should not get involved with inmates but it would tell his story. I need to know if I have to have permission of any kind from any family members and if I am allowed to use his real name. Using his real name would allow me to make use of a lot of media promotion of the book because there was extensive media coverage.

Asked on December 19, 2011 under Personal Injury, Ohio

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