Crypto, Emails, Social Media Accounts & AI: What Happens To My Digital Assets After I Die? – Fin Tech
The world, as we know it, is increasingly digital. Research
shows that people now spend an average of 400 minutes a day — nearly seven hours
— online. In essence, people are on the internet, in some
shape or form, almost a third of their lives. Billions of people
around the world now own considerable forms of digital assets
whether they be:
- Emails
- Online investment platforms or virtual currencies
(crypto) - Online businesses accounts / loyalty programs
- Social media accounts
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools
accounts - Software licenses
- Digital media (photos, videos, music) or files stored on online
storage devices (e.g., iCloud)
As digital assets become more common, disputes may arise over
who has the…