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Digital Assets Clause

DEFINITION

A specific paragraph or provision included within a Last Will and Testament. Its purpose is to explicitly state that the heir’s authority extends to all digital assets (social media, cloud storage, cryptocurrencies) and hardware. While digital assets are often inherited automatically by law (universal succession), including a specific „Digital Assets Clause“ is highly recommended to avoid disputes with service providers (like Facebook or Google) who may otherwise refuse access due to privacy policies.

German Equivalent: Digitale Klausel (im Testament)

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