Digital Afterlife: Securing Your Online Presence Through Estate Planning

In today's digital age, much of our lives are lived online. From social media accounts to cryptocurrency holdings, our digital presence continues even after we're gone. This blog will explore the importance of incorporating digital assets into your estate plan and provide practical tips for securing your online existence.

Cataloging Digital Assets: Start by creating a comprehensive inventory of your digital assets, including usernames, passwords, and access codes. Consider using password management tools to securely store this information.

Legal Frameworks and Challenges: Laws governing digital assets are still evolving, and many people are unaware of the legal complexities involved. Without proper planning, loved ones may struggle to access or manage your digital accounts after your passing.

Planning Tools: Estate planning offers several tools for managing digital assets. These may include designating a digital executor to manage your online accounts, providing instructions for accessing and closing accounts, and incorporating digital assets into your will or trust.

We Can Help!

By proactively addressing your digital assets in your estate plan, you can ensure that your online presence is handled according to your wishes and provide peace of mind for your loved ones.  It starts with a Peace of Mind Planning Session. This is a 1-hour meeting with attorney Jeffrey Blair. We’ll answer your questions, and present our flat fee packages! If we decide we’re a good fit to work together, we’ll take next steps. And if not, that’s fine too! You can book your Peace of Mind Planning Session HERE. Mention this blog and we’ll waive the $450 session fee!

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