Almost everyone now keeps some part of their life online.

Chances are you may store photos and videos online, use email and social media, perhaps even access your medical records and/or maintain your identity online.

These types of electronic records are commonly referred to as “**digital assets**.” Digital assets represent an increasing share of the assets we leave behind at death.

As many of these assets have financial or sentimental value to you and your family, this checklist will assist you to ensure your digital assets get the attention they deserve when planning your estate.

Estate planning in Canada is more than just creating a will.

Estate planning is putting in place a plan for yourself, your family members and your assets in the event of your incapacity or death.

Creating an estate plan can ease the burden on your loved ones and ensure that your assets pass in a timely and cost-efficient manner to your intended beneficiaries.

This checklist will help you get started and provide a valuable framework to build your own estate plan.