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Preventing Loved Ones from Internet Scams: Powers of Attorney 05 Dec
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

Preventing Loved Ones from Internet Scams: Powers of Attorney

26 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

Digital Asset Controversy Outrages Online Gamers

If an account holder passes away or loses capacity, their legal representatives may not be able to access their digital assets held by a virtual custodian. Alberta Law Reform Institute recommends authorizing fiduciaries to access digital assets through new legislation. 13 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Law Reform

Authorizing Fiduciaries to Access Digital Assets

If you are a crypto investor, it’s essential to take steps now to guarantee that any of your digital holdings can be safely transferred to your heirs. 07 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

Here’s What Can Happen to Crypto & Why You Need To Plan Ahead

The digital age has ushered in a paradigm shift in estate planning and administration... This article will delve deeper into the complexities of digital asset succession in Ontario, discussing the challenges faced, potential solutions, and the evolving legal landscape. 25 Oct
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

The Evolving Landscape of Digital Asset Succession

Can Your Subscription Service Limit Your Estate’s Ability to Sue? | Digital Distress | Streaming Subscription Agreement | Estates Gone Wrong 02 Oct
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

Warning: Read “Subscriber Agreements” Very Carefully

Your Digital Assets: The Mess Left Behind | Digital Distress | Online Accounts | Estate Planning | Estates Gone Wrong 29 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

Your Digital Assets: The Mess Left Behind

Managing Digital Assets in Estate Planning | Digital Distress | Accessing Online Accounts | Estates Gone Wrong 29 Aug
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

Managing Digital Assets in Estate Planning

Companies that start taking steps today to put succession plans in place for key tech leadership roles will be able to future-proof themselves and stand out in the market. 22 Aug
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Succession Lessons

Strategic Succession Planning for Key Tech Leadership Roles

Learn why fiduciary access to digital assets matters and how a new Alberta Act would help facilitate access... 07 Aug
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Law Reform

Alberta Law Reform: Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets

The Importance of Appointing a Digital Executor | Accessing and Protecting Digital Assets | Estate Planning | Estates Gone Wrong 07 Aug
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Digital Distress

The Importance of Appointing a Digital Executor

Big Inheritance Scams: Protect Your Family from Estate Fraud | Recognizing the warning signs of an inheritance scam is crucial for protecting yourself and your loved ones. 22 Jul
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Common Mistakes, Curated Content

Big Inheritance Scams: Protect Your Family from Estate Fraud

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