Live on NewsChannel 8: Jason Smolen Shares Tips for Protecting “Digital Assets” on Let’s Talk Live

Traditionally, estate planning addresses one’s property and finances. Today, more and more people are looking to include their intangible assets like social media accounts, and online photos and videos in their wills. SmolenPlevy Co-Founding Principal Jason Smolen shares tips with NewsChannel 8 on the growing trend of protecting “digital assets” through estate planning on Let’s Talk Live.

Although laws regarding digital assets are evolving, Smolen says there are ways to ensure your online accounts and media are taken of upon your death. Some websites like Facebook have a feature that allows you to elect someone you’re “friends” with as your “legacy contact”.

For websites and services that haven’t caught on this feature, Smolen suggests going “old school” by designating who takes over each digital asset, and including a comprehensive list of all online accounts and login information in your will.

Digital information like downloaded music, video and books may not be considered assets after all, according to Smolen. Sometimes, purchasing art only means you’re only licensed to use the it while you’re alive.

Watch Smolen on Let’s Talk Live above.