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Digital Afterlife: An Estate Plan for Your Facebook Account

Did you ever wonder what happens to your digital footprint when you pass away? Well you should, particularly if you are part of the 77 percent of Americans who go online every day. As the internet has become more of an integral part of our lives, our information — pictures, videos, financial, emails, social media accounts, and other personal information —

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Facebook Legacy Contacts: Who Takes Care of Your Facebook Once You’re Gone

Today, I just set up my wife Kristie as my “legacy contact” on Facebook. That means that if I were to pass away, she would have authority to manage my Facebook page. This article from Slate.com describes some of the additional details and considerations. At first glance, it might seem like managing a social media page would be the least of

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