Digital Legacy

Digital Legacy covers the laws and planning tools for managing what happens to your online accounts, digital assets, and personal data after death or incapacity. Topics include access to email and social media, cryptocurrency and other digital property, privacy and data rights, and how to authorize a fiduciary through wills, trusts, and platform-specific policies.

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What Happens to Your Social Media Account After You Die — The New California Rule

What Happens to Your Social Media Account After You Die — The New California Rule

In California, a new law lets you choose what happens to your social media accounts after death—either appoint a digital representative, direct deletion, or allow limited access to certain data. Without clear instructions, platforms’ default policies and privacy rules can block your family from accessing your accounts. This article explains California’s updated rule, how to […]
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