digital estate; digital assets left by a deceased person
Refers to online accounts, digital files, cryptocurrencies, and other digital property that remain after a person's death. Often discussed in the context of inheritance and account closure.
Preparing in advance is essential for handling digital estates.
After his death, the family had trouble accessing his digital assets.
Compound of デジタル (digital) and 遺品 (belongings left by the deceased). A modern term reflecting the growing importance of digital assets in inheritance.