How can you ensure your collection of “digital assets” is preserved for your heirs? In this Q&A, Director of Estate Administration Brian Conboy explains what digital assets are, where to find them and how to protect them for the next generation and beyond. Q: What exactly is a digital […]
Special to USA TODAY There was a time when you didn’t worry much about your email account, or the website you bought years ago, or your usernames and passwords for various financial and other accounts. But now you do. Now you must make sure that your loved ones have […]
It is not just tangible assets that need safe keeping to ensure you can pass them on – digital assets need securing also When people consider the assets they might leave behind to loved ones in a will, digital assets are commonly overlooked. Many would-be will makers do not […]
For decades, a person’s personal property was viewed as either tangible (property you could see or touch) or intangible (nonphysical items such as good will, trademarks, or copyrights). With the rise of the digital world, there is now a new category of personal property known as “digital assets.” Because […]
A digital legacy is the digital information someone leaves behind after they die. This online information can include website or blog information, social media profiles, photos, videos, or other online interactions. As times continue to change and technology evolves, it’s important to make sure your digital legacy is protected. […]