When most people think about estate planning, they focus on their homes, bank accounts, investments, and personal belongings. But what happens to your digital life when you die?

When most people think about estate planning, they focus on their homes, bank accounts, investments, and personal belongings. But what happens to your digital life when you die? From email accounts and social media profiles to online photo collections, cryptocurrency, subscription services, and cloud storage, our digital assets have become an increasingly important part of our estates. Unfortunately, without proper planning, your Personal Representative or Trustee may have difficulty locating, accessing, or managing these assets, even when they have legal authority to administer your estate. Washington has adopted the Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act (RUFADAA), which establishes rules governing fiduciary access to certain digital information, but those rules do not automatically guarantee access to everything. A comprehensive estate plan should address digital assets, provide appropriate authorization for your fiduciaries, and include a secure method for maintaining account information and access instructions. At the Law Offices of P. Stephen Aita, PLLC, we help clients develop estate plans that address both traditional property and the realities of our increasingly digital world. Contact our office to schedule a consultation and make sure your estate plan doesn’t leave your digital legacy behind.