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Digital power of attorney

Definition

A Digital Power of Attorney is a specific clause or separate document explicitly granting an agent the authority to access, manage, and control your digital assets (computers, email, social media, cloud storage).

Why it matters

Without this specific authorization, service providers (like Google or Apple) may refuse to grant access to your family, citing privacy laws, even if they have a general Power of Attorney. ➜ Power of Attorney for Digital Estate

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