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“Estate Planning for Digital Assets” — Future proof your processes

Explore estate planning for digital assets with Demetre Vasilounis. Learn how to navigate legal, privacy, and practical challenges in today’s digital world.

Unlocking Digital Legacies: Estate Planning for the 21st Century

As our personal and professional lives become increasingly digital, estate planning must evolve to keep up. From cryptocurrency wallets to cloud-stored documents, today’s estates look very different from those of even a decade ago. But how can legal professionals ensure these digital assets are properly identified, accessed, and distributed?

Catch up on demand with this free webinar that explores this vital topic:
“Estate Planning for Digital Assets” with Demetre Vasilounis, Partner at Aird & Berlis LLP.

Why watch?

Demetre brings deep expertise in estate and tax law, combined with a clear understanding of emerging digital challenges. This session is essential for legal and estate professionals, executors, and anyone interested in modernizing their estate planning approach.

You’ll gain clarity on:

  • What counts as a digital asset—and what doesn’t
  • Common pitfalls when administering digital estates
  • The legal frameworks that intersect: privacy, contracts, copyrights, and more
  • Practical strategies and tools for effective digital estate planning

Real-World Lessons

This isn’t just theory. Demetre will walk through high-profile legal cases from Canada, the U.S., and Europe that demonstrate how digital assets have tied up estates for months or even years. These real-world examples bring the challenges—and the urgency—into sharp focus.

Practical Takeaways

The webinar will also explore:

  • Memorialization tools from platforms like Google and Facebook
  • Clauses to include in wills and POAs
  • Digital inventories and secure vault services
  • How interjurisdictional issues complicate enforcement

Whether you’re advising clients, administering estates, or preparing your own affairs, this session will give you the knowledge you need to move forward with confidence.

Secure your spot today and ensure you’re fully prepared to meet the challenges of today’s estate administration landscape.

Hosted by Estatesearch MD, Ben Furlong

This webinar was recorded on June 25, 2025.