Digital lives require estate planning. When people do not prepare for their possible incapacity or eventual deaths, they can leave their loved ones faced with significant challenges. Considered a recent cautionary tale involving a man named John Ajemian. At the age of 43, he died in a bicycle accident. John had no last will and […]
Crypto and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are popular digital assets. The digital realm is continuing to grow in scope and importance. Although some people prefer to have physical assets, most have embraced the digital world to some degree. Some people limit their interactions to email or photo storage. Others have expanded their involvement to trading digital […]
Cryptocurrency should be included in estate planning. I know I have posted more than a few blog post on this subject of late. However, cryptocurrency has been in the news quite a bit lately. Generally speaking, the meaning of "currency" has changed throughout the years. Early in human history, people bartered goods and services for […]
Investing in cryptocurrency can have financial and estate planning impacts. Making investments is a risky business by definition. Even so, stocks and bonds and other investments are a common and necessary practice for outpacing inflation and for preparing for retirement. With the introduction of cryptocurrency, the landscape of investing looks a little different now. According […]
Cryptocurrency can be easily misplaced after the owner has died. Non-digital and traditional assets are less likely to be lost or misplaced. Your children can see your home. They have probably admired your jewelry, art, and collectibles over the years. Bank and investment statements allow them to see how much money you in them. According […]
Digital assets are relatively easy to accumulate and overlook. With the rise of technology, people do not have to plan in advance like they once did! Forgot to defrost chicken for dinner? No problem. You can order a meal on your phone and pick it up in minutes (or have it delivered to your door)! […]
Password protection can cause complications for heirs and executors. I am constantly amazed by the changes in technology. I grew up when phones used to be wired to a wall (no, i am not kidding) and now they are essentially personal computers you can take anywhere. Also, people can now pay others by transferring money […]
Digital estate planning is essential for certain assets. The world has changed rapidly in the past several decades. With the invention of the internet and personal computers, the digital world has exploded. People can send mail, messages, and money digitally. Pictures can be stored, videos streamed, and personal profiles and channels curated. According to a […]
It is important for someone to know your financial information. The right to privacy is a value with many benefits. Even so, there are times where failing to share information can prove problematic. One such area involves health concerns. If the physician providing you with medical care does not know your medications or your health […]
Cryptocurrency functions differently from traditional money. Much has changed over just the past several decades. Computers can now be taken from one location to another. Phones now do more than simply make phone calls. Asset holdings have even changed as people hold cryptocurrency. According to a recent The Indiana Gazette article titled “Millennial Money: What […]
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