If you had a social media profile a decade ago, you were in the minority. Today, more than 80% of Americans have at least one. If you need legal advice about estate planning, it is important to find an attorney who knows how to manage digital legacies because chances are you will leave one. Below are a few of the ways a lawyer will help with this facet of your planning.

Drafting a Comprehensive Estate Plan

Since social media accounts, digital platforms, blogs, and websites are not considered property in the traditional sense, you cannot leave them to others upon passing. You can, however, include instructions for the executor of your will detailing how you want them to handle the accounts.

For example, you may want certain posts erased or sensitive profiles deleted. Whatever your preference, an attorney will provide the legal advice you need to ensure your estate planning documents contain clear instructions regarding your digital legacy.

Granting Specific Parties Access to Essential Accounts

You may not want to reveal passwords to anyone as long as you are actively using certain accounts. But if you want the executor to access them after your passing, he or she will need the login information. Fortunately, an estate planning lawyer can step in and serve as the facilitator.

An attorney ensures your loved ones have access to everything they need when the time comes, but will keep the information private in the meantime. You can entrust your professional with various items, such as the login information for financial institutions, utility providers, as well as social media, cloud storage, and seller’s accounts.

If you’re ready to draft a will and plan your digital legacy, turn to the skilled and knowledgeable attorneys at Shelton Law Firm for quality legal advice. Based in Chariton, IA, their seasoned team has been proudly serving clients throughout Lucas County and the surrounding areas since 1967. To learn more about their various practice areas and services, visit their website. You can schedule an initial consultation by calling (641) 774-5956 today.