Digital Legacy Planning · Sage Legacy Law

Digital Legacy Planning

Your life exists in more places than ever before.

A modern estate plan is no longer limited to physical assets.

A comprehensive plan considers both the tangible and digital dimensions of life — from family photographs stored in the cloud to cryptocurrency wallets, from cherished social media archives to online businesses generating real income.

27+

avg. digital accounts per person

$1T+

in unclaimed digital assets globally

89%

of people have no digital estate plan

Digital Accounts

The everyday digital life.

Most people have dozens of online accounts — many holding memories, subscriptions, and personal correspondence that deserve intentional handling.

Email

Personal and professional inboxes accumulated over decades.

Cloud Storage

Files, documents, and data stored across Google Drive, iCloud, Dropbox, and more.

Photos & Videos

Irreplaceable digital memories across multiple platforms and devices.

Social Media

Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn — accounts with audiences, history, and personal expression.

Subscriptions

Recurring services, memberships, and auto-billing that continue after death without a plan.

Digital Wealth

Modern assets require modern planning.

Digital wealth is real wealth. Without proper documentation and authorized access, these assets can be permanently lost — inaccessible to even the closest family members.

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital currencies held in wallets, exchanges, or cold storage.

Digital Investments

Online brokerage accounts, robo-advisors, and fintech platforms.

NFTs & Digital Collectibles

Non-fungible tokens, digital art, and blockchain-based assets.

Online Businesses

E-commerce stores, content platforms, Substack newsletters, YouTube channels.

Intellectual Property

Written content, software, creative works, and digital products with ongoing value.

Digital Continuity

The infrastructure of succession.

Knowing what you have is only the beginning. A complete digital legacy plan ensures the right people have the legal authority and practical information to act.

Digital Inventory

A structured, comprehensive record of all digital accounts and assets.

Letters of Instruction

Plain-language guidance for fiduciaries on how to manage, transfer, or close each account.

Authorized Fiduciary Access

Legal designation of who can access accounts on your behalf — and under what circumstances.

Trustee Guidance

Clear instructions for trustees managing digital assets within a trust structure.

Secure Succession Planning

Documented access protocols that don't compromise security during your lifetime.

The Modern Estate Plan

A comprehensive plan considers both the tangible and digital dimensions of life.

The life you have built exists across physical and digital worlds. Your estate plan should too.