Online profiles are no longer just for the living, but can be an important source of powerful memories after someone has passed away.
The memory can still live on when someone’s Facebook page or other social media profile is memorialized and more people than ever are encountering this situation and thinking about their individual wishes. Some families find it therapeutic to look back at their loved ones on anniversaries, birthdays and other fun events. 
Sharing a picture or a memory on a Facebook page helps to memorialize and remember the loss and this memory can go a long way for people who are suffering from grief. The interactive nature of being able to go back and look at somebody’s Facebook profile can be critical for those working through the grief process and to keep the family memories preserved.
There are specific rules that need to be considered with regard to the terms and conditions of the websites managing these social profiles and more people are turning to these to identify whether or not they want family members equipped with the ability to go in and shut down the account or to take other actions based on their desired outcome.
A consultation with an attorney is extremely helpful if you are curious about protecting your digital assets, including your social media sites.
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