{"id":121684,"date":"2025-01-07T00:14:46","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T00:14:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/why-you-should-have-a-digital-asset-plan-in-todays-digital-world-abc15-arizona-in-phoenix\/"},"modified":"2025-01-07T00:14:46","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T00:14:46","slug":"why-you-should-have-a-digital-asset-plan-in-todays-digital-world-abc15-arizona-in-phoenix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quixnet.net\/wpinstance\/why-you-should-have-a-digital-asset-plan-in-todays-digital-world-abc15-arizona-in-phoenix\/","title":{"rendered":"Why you should have a digital asset plan in today's digital world – ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix"},"content":{"rendered":"

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For many people, so much of life is controlled by and run through phones and computers.
Important business, social media, your email\u2026 it\u2019s all done online. You know your username and password, but what happens to your digital property when you die?
It\u2019s a new year, and now may be a good time to create or think about a digital asset plan.
If you die, it could be difficult for your loved one to gain access to your online accounts and settle your affairs.
Password protections and service agreements can make it hard to gain access to your accounts if you die, or are no longer able to manage them.
That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to have a digital plan in today’s digital world.
Ken Colburn, of Data Doctors<\/a>, said it\u2019s something many people don\u2019t think about. But he adds that the most helpful thing you can do is leave instructions about your online accounts for your family.
\u201cIt is horrible for a grieving family to then have to go through the frustration trying to convince these online accounts that something has happened,\u201d said Colburn.
Here are examples of what your digital property can include but is not limited to:<\/p>\n

Many companies have legacy policies that manage what happens to your online accounts if you die, so be sure to check the company\u2019s agreements for the best way to handle your online affairs.
If you are ready to create your digital legacy start with an inventory of all the stuff you use regularly.
Write and document all your account usernames and passwords. Once you\u2019re done store it in a safe place.
Also consider creating a document with a password, which allows a specific person to have access to the document information.
Convey your wishes. It\u2019s important to express your wishes to your loved ones so they will know exactly what to do, where to go, and how to manage your accounts should you die or can no longer manage them.
Your email is ultimately the key to accessing many of your accounts, make sure a specific person has this information.
Colburn added, \u201cMake sure that your smartphone and your primary email accounts are accessible to a loved one and from there it will be a little bit easier.\u201d
Remember, creating your plan is not just a set-it-and-forget-it situation. Colburn suggests once every six months, set a reminder in your calendar to review the plan.
\u201cIf you do this on a regular basis it\u2019s not that time-consuming,\u201d said Colburn.
If you are not sure about creating a digital plan, you can also speak with a financial advisor for help or guidance.
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