ERAssure Blog 2018 Estate Planning: Social Media, Cryptocurrency, and How to Handle Digital Assets

Every new year brings new technology to make our lives easier and more efficient, but as you sign up for electronic billing, new social media accounts, and financial planning apps consider this - does anyone else have your passwords?Including digital assets in your estate plan has become a reality in recent years, and 2018 is no exception. While some people are beginning to plan ahead by using password storage solutions such as Passpack, many Canadians are still not even considering the fact that their Executor could be locked out of very pivotal accounts with essential information. When you're making your estate plan, take the following three steps to make sure your digital assets are properly included.