Your Digital Undertaker

By Sharon Hartung

Subjects: Grief, Funeral, Wealth Plan, Death, Estate Planning, Philanthropy, Bereavement, Digital Estate, Digital Executor, Digital Asset, Death Positive, Executor, Estate Plan, Estate, Will, Tax

Description: YOUR DIGITAL UNDERTAKER: Exploring Death in the Digital Age in Canada “This book is a terrific resource for those who truly want to put their affairs in order. It is both painstakingly researched and a pleasure to read. The author uses clear diagrams, helpful checklists, periodic summaries and gentle humour to help readers understand the decisions required and make better ones as a result.” —Wanda Morris, CPA, Grey Matters' Founder, Former Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer CARP “Your Digital Undertaker is an exceptional estate-planning reference guide to minimizing the burdens on executors….narrated with emotional honesty and compassion. Your Digital Undertaker is a thorough and well-documented resource for navigating the complexities of settling a physical and digital estate.” —Foreword Clarion Reviews (Clarion Rating: 5 out of 5) “A practical guide to preparatory end-of-life and post-mortem care for Canadians. Hartung’s insightful, personal approach to the somber realities of “deathcare” provides essential and motivational reading. In a book about an industry that traditionally focuses on unsentimental legalities, Hartung infuses some much-needed humanity. Her perspective will be welcomed by readers in similar situations.” —Kirkus Reviews The goal of this book is to move the needle on the number of Canadians with a will and improve executor readiness in navigating their future role in the digital age. The world has gone digital, and so has our estates. Everyone needs a will, and in the digital age, your estate now includes your entire digital life. For the executors, let it motivate you to ask a lot more questions about your role before you get handed “digital hell in a hand basket.” This is the first book of its kind that draws the reader into the world of estate planning with a digital twist, bringing the two worlds together. For those having the challenging conversations with their parents, family members or clients, let Your Digital Undertaker ask some of the basic questions and open the door for a meaningful discussion.