Digital assets after death

Lima News: In Ohio, you have relatively little say in what happens to your accounts with Apple, Facebook, Google and Yahoo when you pass away.

That’s why we’re grateful to state Rep. Bob Cupp, R-Allen County, for co-sponsoring a bill to establish what happens with your “digital assets” when you die. A similar measure passed in 21 other states.

It’s pretty frightening how little control you have. According to research by the Ohio State Bar Association, different providers have different standards.

“Apple appears, by far, the most restrictive of the providers, “Lori L. Kuchmay reported to the OSBA.

We’re hopeful the Ohio House and Senate will take the appropriate action to consider and pass this legislation, simplifying the process.