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Varnum says it published a guide to digital assets in estate plans
Varnum said it published a guide to including digital assets in an estate plan. The firm said the article addresses how families and fiduciaries can locate accounts, obtain access and manage online property after death, covering practical planning steps alongside the legal authority needed to administer those assets.
Key points
- Varnum said the guide discusses Apple’s Legacy Contact feature and Google’s Inactive Account Manager.Varnum
- The firm said the article recommends creating an inventory of digital accounts.Varnum
- Varnum said the guide discusses password managers and secure access instructions.Varnum
- The firm said its article addresses cryptocurrency private keys and the risk of losing access to digital holdings.Varnum