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In a modern world, our financial lives are increasingly digital. Online banking accounts, investment apps, trading platforms and crypto exchanges hold the keys to our personal wealth. But like they say: You cant take it with you. Getting your affairs in order? Here arefive estate planning movesyou can make today — even on a budget. So what happens to the money in those online accounts after you die? Who gets it and how does that work?...