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ARTICLE · 18 MARCH 2024

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From Bytes To Heirs: Digital Estate Planning In Wealth Management

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The wealth management landscape keeps evolving because of the growth of technology and digitalization.

NigeriaWealth Management
Funmilola Mesaiyete
Funmilola Mesaiyete
Oluwaseyi Adebayo
Oluwaseyi Adebayo
Sharon Omoregie
Sharon Omoregie

Introduction

The wealth management landscape keeps evolving because of the growth of technology and digitalization. Assets are no longer confined to traditional forms such as monies in accounts, shares, real property, tangible assets like jewellery. Interestingly, they now encompass digital assets1, such as personalized online platforms accounts e.g. X account, all contributing to an individual's overall worth. This article highlights the need for proper integration of digital assets into an individual's estate to facilitate effective management, transfer and preserving both wealth and legacy.

Understanding the Regulatory Framework for Digital Assets in Nigeria in the context of wealth and estate management

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