Taking ownership of your digital assets calls for an understanding of the size, scope, and importance of your digital footprint and how an estate executor will (or won’t) be able to locate and settle your digital estate.
2016 promises to be the year that the majority of states legislate the guidelines for fiduciary access to a decedent's digital assets.
Unlike an estate plan which is valuable for an individual who has significant real property and monetary assets, a digital estate plan is important for anyone with digital assets.
When it comes to estate planning most people adopt the "I'll worry about it later" attitude. Unfortunately, many Terms of Service agreements used by the largest sites contain language that makes it difficult, if not impossible, to pass on your digital assets to heirs.
