That's what I said when I read this. Who cares? After I'm dead, I don't care what details people know about my life. In fact, I'm glad. I've been wondering how to get passwords to my next of kin at the moment of death. Turns out, I don't have to.
You may have assets that are worth, or potentially worth, a lot -- now or in the future.
The reality is, for some, the value of their digital dabblings will be worth as much, if not more, than their tangible assets -- if not today then several years down the line.
So establishing legal ownership on these is potentially very important.
I know. Some things (years old and forgotten) have benefited me greatly.