Estate Administration for Digital Assets in Ontario: Securing Your Legacy Online
Jennifer F2025-06-11T09:09:40-04:00Much of our identity resides online: our finances, conversations, creative work, and even our memories. From treasured family photos stored in the cloud to cryptocurrency wallets and social media profiles, these digital assets have become an essential part of our lives. But when someone passes away, what happens to all of it? Unfortunately, traditional estate plans often overlook these digital footprints, overwhelming families and executors. In Ontario, navigating the legal landscape of digital assets can be especially complex, with privacy laws, platform policies, and a lack of clear legislation creating real challenges. That's why proactive planning is more critical than ever. [...]