Who will deal with your online presence when you die? How to create a ‘digital will’

Making a plan now can prevent identity theft, save records and stop friends getting painful pop-up reminders when you're gone

Two things are certain in life: death and the internet.

With so many day-to-day functions, tasks and memories now taking place online, the question of what will become of your digital legacy - who will preserve, control or delete your accounts when you are gone - has become increasingly important.