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When we pass away, our social media accounts, repositories of personal memories, interactions, and expressions, don’t just vanish. Each platform has unique policies for handling the profiles of deceased users, from erasing them to turning them into memorial sites. It’s crucial for us to know these options to ensure our digital legacies are managed according to our wishes.
As of April 2024, here’s what you can expect from the major social media platforms:
Directly logging into a deceased person’s social media account is generally discouraged due to privacy and security concerns. Instead, platforms require family members to follow specific procedures, providing the necessary documents to either close or memorialize accounts. This process can be cumbersome and emotionally taxing.
However, preparing in advance can make it easier for your loved ones. By consulting with an estate planning lawyer, you can create a digital asset plan that details your preferences for each account, whether to close or memorialize them.
A competent estate planning attorney can guide you in drafting a comprehensive digital asset plan, appointing an executor, and preparing all necessary legal documentation to empower your executor to act on your behalf with digital platforms. They can also suggest secure methods to store your account information, ensuring it remains accessible yet protected until needed.
At Peaceful Warrior Law, we do more than just draft documents. We understand your unique needs and help you plan thoroughly, ensuring no detail is overlooked, including your digital footprint. Our approach prevents the stress and confusion often associated with managing digital legacies.
To find out more about how we can help you craft a plan that includes your digital assets, schedule a complimentary 15-minute call with our office today.
This article is a service of Brittany Cohen, Personal Family Lawyer®. We do not just draft documents; we ensure you make informed and empowered decisions about life and death, for yourself and the people you love. That’s why we offer a Family Wealth Planning Session™, during which you will get more financially organized than you’ve ever been before and make all the best choices for the people you love. You can begin by calling our office today to schedule a Family Wealth Planning Session and mention this article to find out how to get this $750 session at no charge.
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