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Tag Archives: estate planning
Digital Property Created on the Internet Every 60 Seconds
On MSNBC’s Technolog, I read an interesting posting from June 16, 2011, by Rosa Golijan titled What Happens on the Internet Every 60 Seconds. These statistics come from an Infographic by Shanghai Web Designers (larger image), and, as Ms. Golijan points … Continue reading
Posted in Domain Names, E-mail, Social Networking Accounts, Web Pages and Blogs
Tagged blog, death, decedent, died, digital property, domain names, e-mail, estate planning, facebook, jim lamm, online accounts, social networking, twitter
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Rights Under Apple’s iTunes Terms and Conditions
On May 6, 2011, CNN posted an article titled “What You Should Know About iTunes’ 56–Page Legal Terms” by Umika Pidaparthy. I’ve been asked several times “what happens to my iTunes songs and any unused cash balance in my iTunes account … Continue reading
Posted in Intellectual Property Rights
Tagged death, decedent, died, digital property, estate planning, intellectual property, iTunes, jim lamm, online accounts, privacy
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Jim Lamm Quoted in The Columbus Dispatch
On May 10, 2011, I was quoted in The Columbus Dispatch in the article “Cyberlife Could go on Without You” by Rita Price. The article talks about estate planning issues for passwords, online accounts, and digital property. The article quotes my … Continue reading
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Tagged decedent, died, digital property, estate planning, jim lamm, online accounts, passwords
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Jim Lamm Quoted in Intellectual Property Magazine
In the April 2011 issue of Intellectual Property Magazine, I was quoted extensively in the article “Welcome to My World, Won’t You Come on In” by Catherine White (subscription or free trial registration required). The article discusses preserving e–mails, online … Continue reading
Posted in Intellectual Property Rights, Video Games & Virtual Worlds
Tagged death, decedent, died, digital property, estate planning, intellectual property, video games, virtual worlds
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Sony PlayStation Network Passwords and User Information Compromised
On April 19, 2011, Sony’s PlayStation Network was compromised by a hacker (link). Sony believes that user account information was obtained, including the user’s real name, home address, e–mail address, birth date, username, password, credit card number, and credit card expiration … Continue reading
Posted in E-mail, General, Social Networking Accounts
Tagged accounts, death, decedent, died, digital property, e-mail, estate planning, jim lamm, online accounts, passwords, social networking
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Jim Lamm Interviewed on Public Radio: Your Digital Afterlife
On April 15, 2011, I participated in an hour–long panel discussion titled “Your Digital Afterlife” that was broadcast on public radio station WFAE 90.7 FM in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area. Mike Collins, the host of the “Charlotte Talks” daily talk … Continue reading
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Tagged accounts, death, decedent, died, digital music, digital property, estate planning, facebook, intellectual property, jim lamm, online accounts, passwords, social networking, video games, virtual worlds, Web page
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Idaho Bill Gives Executor or Conservator Power Over Online Accounts
Idaho recently passed Senate Bill No. 1044 that takes effect July 1, 2011, to give the conservator of an incapacitated person or the executor (personal representative) of a deceased person’s estate powers over some types of online accounts: § 15–3–715. TRANSACTIONS AUTHORIZED … Continue reading
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Senate Hearing on Electronic Communications Privacy Act
On April 6, 2011, the Senate Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing on “The Electronic Communications Privacy Act: Government Perspectives on Protecting Privacy in the Digital Age.” Representatives from the Department of Justice (PDF link) and the Department of Commerce … Continue reading
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Tagged death, decedent, died, digital property, e-mail, estate planning, privacy
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Estate Planning and Charitable Giving With Video Games and Virtual Worlds
Previously, I’ve written about estate planning for video games and virtual worlds, including the potential financial value that family members and fiduciaries should consider for inventory and estate tax return purposes. As I have mentioned before, Edward Castronova, associate professor … Continue reading
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Obama Administration White Paper on Intellectual Property Enforcement Legislative Recommendations
The Obama Administration released a White Paper on Intellectual Property Enforcement Legislative Recommendations on March 15, 2011. This follows up the 2010 Joint Strategic Plan on Intellectual Property Enforcement. Among other things, the proposals would clarify enforcement of intellectual property rights … Continue reading
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Tagged author, copyright, death, decedent, died, digital property, DMCA, estate planning, intellectual property, takedown notice
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