Dupont Law Group
June 3rd, 2025
Have you heard the saying, ‘Nothing ever dies on the Internet’?
While this is typically used as a warning about being careful what you post, it’s also true that our online accounts can outlive us. Some even live in perpetuity. Having a digital estate plan that makes arrangements for what happens to these accounts when we die is essential.
In modern estate planning, digital accounts such as PayPal, Venmo, and Apple Pay must be considered every bit as much as bank and retirement accounts.
Digital accounts can be conveniently closed upon the account holder’s death, provided they plan ahead.
While Apple, PayPal, and other companies have automated systems for accessing or closing a deceased user’s account, some companies, like Venmo, are not so clear about how to access digital assets and may need to be contacted directly for assistance. A digital estate plan that contains account login credentials can speed up the process of settling online accounts.
Dupont Law Group, Dublin, Ohio
