Estate of Mind

Maybe.  Here’s what you need to know:

1. For 2010, there is currently no estate tax. But Congress could act and change the law retroactive to the end of last year. (Yes, this is probably constitutional, but it would likely face litigation that could go on for several years.)
2. If Congress does nothing, there will be no estate tax for people who die in 2010. However, the law will then change back to the old law in 2011, … Continue Reading
   

“People tend to talk about their online and offline lives, but it’s becoming more of a single life, and where there’s life there’s also death.” – Lisa Granberg.

What will happen to all your online accounts and assets after you die? How will your loved ones get the passwords to your email and social media accounts so they can inform your contacts of your death?

Several companies are now selling products that guard your online assets and send out messages after you die that will help your loved ones access your online accounts.

I still have questions about these services. I am concerned … Continue Reading