Have You Ever Thought About What Would Happen to Your Social Media Accounts When You Pass Away?

Increasingly, social media is a part of everyone’s life. If you are active online, you should consider creating a statement of how you would like your online identity handled. Consider appointing someone you trust as your “online executor”. This person will be responsible for the closure of your email addresses, social media profiles and blogs when you truly “move into the clouds”. 

Remember that an Attorney can help you incorporate instructions regarding your desired social media treatment into your main Last Will and Testament.

What Makes a Will Valid?

A will, more formally known as a Last Will and Testament, is required (in Maryland) to be in writing and signed by the maker as well as two witnesses. A notary public is not required to sign the will, but it doesn’t hurt. A warning, however: a professionally prepared will would have what is known as an “attestation clause” which is a recitation of language that the witnesses were present when the will was signed by the maker and confirm that the maker knew what he was doing when he signed the will. If this is missing, it may be necessary for the witnesses to be found and present proof that the maker of the will did, indeed, know what he was doing.

Being Useful & Looking Out for Yourself in Retirement

Study after study indicates that those most likely to prosper in retirement are those who don’t retire from life. Stay involved. Be useful and feel useful. For those with business backgrounds, the SCORE organization offers excellent opportunities to accomplish these purposes. To see how you can help, you can write SCORE at 1175 Herndon Parkway, Herndon, VA 20170, telephone number 800-634-0245, or visit the website at www.score.org.