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ESTATE PLANNING FOR DIGITAL PROPERTY

Most of us, to some extent, live in a very digital world. We communicate by email or text. We socialize online, seek our entertainment online, manage our assets and finances online, store our photos, music, and other digital property. . .online.  From our health care, to our home security, we are ever increasingly being pulled into the matrix.

But what happens to all of our digital property if we become incapacitated, or when we die? Most people don’t plan for these events. That lack of planning can cause unexpected consequences for the loved ones who are left dealing with our affairs. Continue reading

Your Online Legacy: Should Your Estate Plan Address Social Media?

TreeAlmost everyone has a substantial online presence today. This means that we will leave behind some type of Internet legacy as well. Whether you embrace social media sites and use them avidly or simply accept their usefulness, you should definitely consider addressing them in your estate planning documents. Continue reading to discover some of the many reasons why.

Leave the Keys to Valuable Digital Property in Trusted Hands

You likely bank, shop and conduct other financial business online. You may have stored photographs, writings and important family documents in digital form. At a minimum, it is vital to consider appointing a trusted agent and recording passwords so that person can access, preserve and manage your digital assets.

You may also interact frequently with family, friends and associates via Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or even your own blog or personal website. Consider what might happen when your online voice is silenced by death or incapacity: Continue reading