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Estate Planning is a process where individuals prepare or plan for the settlement of their personal affairs in the event of incapacitation or death. Estate plans typically include provisions relating to the disposition of assets, guardianship of minor children, and appointment of representatives to make medical and financial decisions. Effective estate planning can decrease tax liability and facilitate the probate process. less -

Navigating a Loved One’s Digital Life After They Pass

Warner Norcross + Judd on 8/20/2025

We all expect to feel grief and sadness after the loss of a loved one. What many people don’t anticipate is the sudden burden of administrative tasks that follow death, from bills to be paid and accounts to be closed. In the...more

See You on the Other Side: Planning Your Digital Legacy

DarrowEverett LLP on 2/14/2023

What happens to social media accounts when an individual dies? As social media is a growing source of revenue for individuals, from influencers to public figures, and the dominant means of how people document their lives, it...more

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Online Accounts And Estate Planning

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP on 4/4/2022

There are many factors to consider when planning your estate in the event of your incapacitation or death. While discussions regarding traditional assets are crucial in the planning process, other factors should also be taken...more

Wills, Trusts & Estates: Plain and Simple – Death and Digital Assets

Farrell Fritz, P.C. on 1/15/2021

Over the holidays, you or a loved one may have received some type of computer or device that connects to the internet, email and various applications. Or photos were taken and stored on such a device, or posts were made on...more

Wills, Trusts & Estates: Plain and Simple – What Happens to Social Media and Other Digital Life When You Die?

Farrell Fritz, P.C. on 1/18/2019

Over the holidays, it’s likely that you or a loved one received some type of computer or device that connects to internet websites, email, and applications. Or that pictures were taken and stored on such a device, or that...more

Privacy Perils: The Untimely Death of Digital Data

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC on 5/1/2017

Many people have thoughtfully gathered information on the location of their bank accounts, deeds, lock boxes, safe combination, car title (and keys), investment accounts, check books, and other assets to make handling their...more

What Happens to your "Social Media" and other "Digital" Life when you Die?

Farrell Fritz, P.C. on 1/11/2017

Over the holidays, it’s likely that you or a loved one received some type of computer or device that connects to internet websites, e-mail and applications. Or that pictures were taken and stored on such a device, or that...more

Estate Administration In A Paperless World

Cole Schotz on 6/5/2013

While our current digital, paperless world has made life more efficient for most, when someone dies, it can be difficult for the survivors to obtain the keys to unlock all of the digital information that is left behind. As a...more

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