Join Lee Poskanzer, CEO of Directive Communication Systems and The Digital Death Clinic. a leading authority on digital estate property succession management, for an engaging webinar facilitated by the Interactive Legal.
This session will explore the evolving landscape of online accounts and digital assets with a focus on the legal, practical, and human dimensions that attorneys must address. Participants will gain insight into digital property governance and controls, including the intersection of laws, content provider Terms of Service, the inherent qualities of digital property, and the ways human behavior can complicate or enable effective administration and settlement.
The webinar will also examine the profound influence of social media—pre- and post-death—on families, reputations, and legal responsibilities, as well as the realities of the custodial environment where these assets are stored and accessed. From new asset types like AI, cryptocurrency, and NFTs to cloud-based archives and social platforms, Lee will share strategies and best practices to help practitioners advise clients, mitigate risks, and ensure smoother transitions in an increasingly digital world.
Lee Poskanzer is the CEO of Directive Communication Systems (DCS), a technology company delivering digital assets property succession management solutions for stakeholders involved with an individual’s death. Lee is an established and respected authority on the digital afterlife having contributed to and appeared in several articles and features for leading press including TechCrunch, Wall Street Journal, CNBC.com, Wealthmanagement.com, and Trust and Estates Magazine. Mr. Poskanzer has also provided continuing education for the American Bar Association, ACTEC, state and local Bar Associations, NAEPC chapters, and other groups. DCS has been recognized with The National Law Journal’s Trailblazer Award for accomplishments in legal technology.