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With the new year upon us, it’s a great time to make resolutions and it’s a great time to make or revise your will.
As you look ahead to 2017 with a fresh slate, it’s the perfect time to make sure your legal matters are in order.
One aspect of a will that didn’t exist just a few years ago is including your social media information and passwords.
“Make a will to share your social media account information with someone you trust,” said the government of B.C. in a statement. “This can be a spouse, relative or friend, a notary or a lawyer, whomever you’d trust with the passwords to your social media accounts.”
The statement also mentioned to include what you want done with these social media accounts if something was to happen to you.
Not much has changed regarding the more traditional aspects of a will, but the start of a new year is the best time to plan how you want your affairs handled once you pass away.
This includes how your children will be provided and cared for, who will inherit your prized family possessions and how your money and other possessions will be distributed.
“It’s your last chance to state your wishes for your children, your business and your possessions,” said B.C.’s Attorney General, Suzanne Anton. “If you’re a single parent or part of a blended family, a will is particularly important as it provides clarity about your wishes for custody for your children.”
To learn more about wills and the process behind making one, visit the government of B.C.’s website.
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