Digital Info Just as Important as Traditional Estate Planning Documents

Having your proverbial “digital estate” in order is just as important in today’s society as having a well-drafted Durable Power of Attorney, Advanced Medical Directive, etc. If you pass away without a document providing your username and password to your online accounts, your loved ones may be prohibited from accessing those accounts, resulting in unnecessary delay and frustration in getting your assets distributed and online accounts closed. Only seven states have laws addressing online estate planning (including Virginia). However, that means 43 states have no laws or regulations regarding digital estate planning and allow the service contract between the deceased...