Thursday, July 19, 2012

Death And Your Online Accounts

I've discussed this here before but this is important.  Thanks Techlicious:




Death and Your Online Accounts 
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You probably have a will that covers your money and physical property, but what about your online digital assets—your email, photo accounts and Facebook, among others? What will happen to that stuff when you die?

If you haven't made provisions in your will, your heirs may have problems accessing your accounts or may stumble upon information you may prefer not come to light. In some cases, your heirs may even have to go to court for the right to manage your affairs.

To avoid complications, designating an online executor in your will, along with a list of all the websites and login credentials and clear instructions on what to do upon your death, is a must..

To learn more about creating a digital will and protecting your digital assets (and what happens if you don't), read our story onTechlicious.

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