What Happens To Your Internet Data When You Die?

With a little advance planning you can ensure that your digital legacy is preserved to pass on to your loved ones. In our busy lives it's easy to put this off. Fortunately, planning for your demise does not bring it any closer.

Digital assets are usually accessed online through third party providers such as Google, Microsoft, Netflix or Amazon. Examples include digital photos, music, internet domain names, emails, social media accounts, loyalty points, crypto currency and online gaming. It's not always clear whether the individual owns the asset or the online service provider. For this reason digital assets may present challenges on death. Each service provider has its own terms and conditions which need to be adhered to.