What is your “estate”? Think beyond houses, cars, and bank accounts!

What about all the intangibles that are important to you? Also, who will have access to your digital assets after you pass?

When most people think about planning for the distribution of their assets, they tend to think only about the tangible things like their home, money in their bank account, furnishings, and maybe smaller sentimental items. But what about all the intangible assets you’ve accumulated over a lifetime? What about the intellectual and spiritual wealth you possess - don’t you want to pass that along to the important people in your life? At Berry Law, we believe that the values, insights, stories, and experiences of our clients should be considered as part of the estate. As such, we guide our clients in the preservation of these intangibles so that they are part of the legacy left for the people who mean the most to them.

Nearly everyone has some type of digital assets, which can include social media accounts. What happens to the information (data, contacts, photos, videos) on your cell phone after you pass? What about your email? Who will be able to access your Facebook and Instagram profiles? Do these online accounts include photos, videos, and memories that you wish to pass on to a loved one? Or would you rather have these accounts closed upon your passing? As with your other possessions, it’s important to plan ahead. Whether you want to designate someone to have access to your digital assets, or you’d prefer that they disappear when you’re no longer able to manage them, it’s crucial that you make your wishes known. We will walk you through this process and make sure that your estate plan documents accomplish your objectives regarding your digital assets.