Urgent global law reform is needed to address the transfer of digital assets in estate planning. The current legal landscape struggles to keep pace with the rapid evolution of digital assets, leading to uncertainty and potential loss of value for inheritors.  18 Feb

Digital Distress: Urgent Global Law Reform Required

Estate Planning Services: Has the AI Revolution Arrived? 13 Feb

Estate Planning Services: Has the AI Revolution Already Arrived?

Dealing with a loved one’s digital assets after their death can be complicated, especially in the absence of a clear legal framework. This article will take you through what a digital asset is and how to handle them. 12 Feb

Handling Digital Assets: Legal Considerations in the UK

As AI technology advances, Hollywood faces new challenges regarding posthumous performances. The rights to a deceased actor's likeness depend on state laws, contracts, and estate management, making AI recreations a legal gray area. 11 Feb

AI Resurrecting Deceased Actors: Laws Must Keep Pace

Courts could use artificial intelligence (AI) to speed up probate, but digitizing documents and training a new AI model is labour intensive. 04 Feb

Could AI Speed Up Uncontested Probate Applications?

This article will discuss three of the main types of IP rights in Canada and explore why having a will is essential for dealing with IP after death and for safeguarding IP assets for future generations. 28 Jan

Estate Planning For Intellectual Property Protection

This guide explores the fate of domain names and websites after death, outlining the steps executors and family members should take to manage these digital properties effectively. 09 Jan

Managing Domain Names & Websites After Owner Passes Away

When a loved one passes away, their streaming accounts and subscriptions may seem like minor considerations compared to other estate matters. However, managing these accounts is important to prevent ongoing charges and secure their digital legacy. 09 Jan

Managing Streaming Service Accounts: A Guide for Canadians

Cryptocurrency Holdings: Ensuring Smooth Distribution of Digital Assets 04 Jan

Cryptocurrency Holdings: Ensuring Smooth Distribution of Digital Assets

Blockchain technology is changing the way we think about digital ownership and estate planning. By understanding how blockchains work and how digital assets are stored and transferred, one can make informed decisions about how to protect these assets for future generations. 02 Jan

Blockchain Technology: Digital Ownership & Estate Planning

The evolution of digital estate planning laws reflects our increasingly online lives, where valuable and sentimental digital property requires the same careful legal consideration traditionally given to physical assets. State legislatures are working to bridge the gap between traditional estate planning and the unique challenges posed by digital inheritance. 25 Dec

Digital & Online Estate Planning Laws: State-by-State

In today’s increasingly digital world, traditional processes are being transformed by technology, and estate planning is no exception. Recent developments in technology and changes to the legal landscape are creating room for the possibility of electronic wills... 10 Dec

Electronic Wills: The Future of Estate Planning in Ontario