(CONSUMER REPORTS) - It’s not pleasant to think about death or a medical emergency, but one of the greatest gifts you can give your loved ones is being prepared for those situations. You might be familiar with traditional estate planning, but there’s also what’s called digital estate planning. Consumer Reports has five things to do right now to make things easier in a crisis.

Having a will and power of attorney will help your loved ones follow your wishes, but there’s more to do. Think about your online accounts and which bills you pay with a swipe. Are there important documents in your cloud storage? And what about all those photos on your phone? Create a digital estate plan.

First, set up an ‘in case of emergency’ document. Jot down the names, phone numbers, and emails of important

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