
When you think about estate planning, chances are that your phone is not one of the first things that spring to mind. But you have digital assets stored on your phone, as well as your laptop, tablet, and online accounts, and you need to include management of digital assets as part of your estate plan. Unlike traditional assets with a physical presence or paper trail, digital assets can be effectively lost in cyberspace if you do not take the right steps to prepare. Estate planning to protect digital assets involves many tasks you can do on your own. However, there are a few situations where you may want to consult your estate planning attorney for assistance or advice. Inventory Your Digital Assets A digital asset is anything that is stored, owned, and accessed completely online or in a digital format. When taking inventory of your digital assets, you need to…