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Digital Decluttering: Taking Care of Your Digital Afterlife
Over the past 30 years, our lives have extended to a digital environment. More and more of our property and assets are now in digital form. Planning for our digital assets is crucial in the modern era where so much of our lives are intertwined with online accounts, social media profiles, and digital documents. Failing to manage these assets can lead to complications and potential loss of valuable information after death.
It is important to appoint a digital executor, someone you trust, who will have authority to manage your digital assets after your death. This can be done through a will or a separate document. Your digital executor should be familiar with your digital presence and know how to access your online accounts.
Creating a digital estate plan involves organizing and documenting your digital assets, including usernames, passwords, 2-factor authentication information and other relevant details. These can be kept in a secure location, such as a password manager, a digital safe deposit box, or with your digital executor. It is crucial to regularly review and update your digital estate plan as you add or change online accounts.
Protecting your digital assets can be achieved by setting up appropriate security measures, such as strong and unique passwords, two-factor authentication, and…
