Digital Assets
Safeguarding Your Online World
In today's digital age, a significant portion of our legacy is transitioning from paper to pixels. The treasures of our lives – from cherished family photos to essential financial transactions – are increasingly existing online, shielded behind intricate layers of passwords, codes, and biometrics.
With over 91% of the UK population using the internet, many of us are managing a myriad of accounts, often operating solely online. These might range from bank accounts, utilities, pensions, share trades, to cryptocurrency activities, all potentially inaccessible without the proper credentials. Moreover, with the rise in digital communication, many chronicle life's milestones, operate online businesses, or maintain monetised accounts, holding invaluable content and intellectual property.
Consider this: If something unforeseen were to occur, would your loved ones be able to access and manage these digital assets effectively? Would they even know where to begin? And how would you prefer your online presence, including your social media profiles and financial assets, to be handled upon your passing?
Recognising the importance of these queries, we offer a unique solution for safeguarding your digital legacy. Our comprehensive approach ensures:
Identification, cataloguing, and routine updating of your digital assets.
Secure storage of essential access details, ensuring your assets are always within reach.
Efficient administration of your digital assets upon your passing, including the appointment of digital executors to work harmoniously with your chosen "lay" executors.
With our expertise, ensure your digital assets are not only stored securely but are also seamlessly integrated into your estate planning, affording peace of mind for both you and your loved ones.
Digital Legacies, Preserved and Protected.
Navigating your online afterlife? Call 020 8051 4222 or reach out for tailored solutions.
FAQs
Please note: the information provided here is not tax advice, and for detailed guidance, one should consult with a tax professional.
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Your digital legacy encompasses valuable online assets like photos, documents, and financial information. Planning for it ensures your loved ones can access and manage these assets when needed.
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Social media platforms have varying policies for handling accounts of deceased users. We can help you plan for the management or memorialisation of your accounts as per your wishes.
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Our digital legacy service helps you catalogue and securely store access details, ensuring your assets remain protected and accessible to chosen individuals.
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Yes, you can appoint digital executors to oversee your digital assets and carry out your wishes regarding them. They work alongside traditional executors to ensure a seamless transition.
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Email accounts and subscriptions can hold important information. We can assist in managing these assets, transferring ownership or access to designated individuals.
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Yes, it's important to review and update your digital legacy plan as your online presence evolves. Regular updates keep your plan aligned with your preferences.
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Absolutely. You can provide detailed instructions on how to handle specific digital assets, such as photos, videos, or online businesses, ensuring they are managed according to your wishes.
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Cryptocurrency holdings, like Bitcoin and Ethereum, can be especially complex to manage after your passing. It's crucial to have a plan in place to ensure your loved ones can access and secure your crypto assets. Our digital legacy service can help you navigate this process.