January 27, 2012: Digital Assets – Few Laws Legislate Access to Them after Death — If you own digital assets like a Facebook page or a Google email account, what happens to them when you die? Assuming that your next of kin knows your passwords, he or she can easily delete them. ...
November 29, 2011: Social Security numbers – will online access be cut off? — Last week, Representative Sam Johnson of Texas introduced a bill in the House of Representatives that, if passed, will limit access to Social Security numbers available online. The act, entitled ...
November 12, 2011: Everyone needs a will. Do you have one? — It is critically important for everyone to have a will. If you don't have one, your wishes may not be carried out. Why? First of all, every state has laws covering what is called "dying intestate ...
Who Owns Your Digital Assets When You Die : Digital assets are making dying even more complicated. As more and more of our life is portrayed in a digital form, a key question is evolving in the legal community: “Who Owns Your Digital Assets When You Die?” The New York Times posted an interesting article regarding your digital assets, “Cyperspace When You Are Dead.” [...]...
When I Go Away: Getting Your Digital Affairs in Order : I just read an article which talks about the need to leave information about your online accounts so your heirs will know what they have to deal with after you die. It’s well worth reading for the information it provides. What it doesn’t tell you is exactly what you have to do to close out [...]...
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