Digital assets are property and thereby allow the owner to manage, transfer, and bequeath them. However, the actual owner of a digital asset might not always be clear. For example, the creator of the digital asset might merely hold a lifetime lease, and the service provider who stores the digital asset might have full ownership rights. Therefore, individuals incorporating digital asset planning into an overall estate plan must consider the nature of and practical limitations surrounding a transfer of digital property. The transfer of digital assets generally involves the following four issues:
