One often overlook aspect of an estate is a person’s digital presence. What happens to all of the social media, email accounts and other online data that a person might own when they pass on. Here are some things to look out for when planning your digital legacy.

Name a Digital Executor

Just like you would appoint an executor to take care of your estate in the real world, you can also appoint one to take care of you in the digital realm. Many social networking sites allow you to name a digital executor who can maintain your accounts, delete them or even post final messages after you are gone. This person can be chosen ahead of time and named in your will if you wish.

Don’t Assume Family Access

Most internet services to not automatically grant access to a deceased loved one’s digital presence. It can be a long drawn out affair to get access to your accounts once you are gone. Again, this problem can be solved by naming a digital executor. You could also leave a list of accounts and passwords for loved ones to access based on your wishes once you are gone. If you do this, make sure to name your successor on your accounts.

For any questions or assistance in legal matters dealing with a loved one’s digital presence, contact the legal experts at Stano Law group. We can help you today!