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Email Accounts
Primary email accounts and associated services
Document login, set up legacy contact
Document access, notify employer if applicable
Consider auto-reply or forwarding setup
Social Media
Social networking and messaging platforms
Set up Legacy Contact in settings
Document login for memorialization
Document login for deactivation request
Document for profile removal
Document for account handling
Document login, decide content fate
Financial Accounts
Banking, investments, and payment services
Document login, ensure beneficiaries set
Document login, verify beneficiaries
Document access, check balances
CRITICAL: Document seed phrases/keys securely
Document for closing accounts
Cloud Storage
Files, photos, and documents stored online
Set up Inactive Account Manager
Set up Digital Legacy in Apple ID settings
Document login, download important files
Document access for file retrieval
Photos & Memories
Photo storage and sharing services
Ensure auto-backup to cloud is enabled
Document login, download originals
Document where digital photos are stored
Subscriptions & Services
Recurring payments and memberships
List all for cancellation
Adobe, Microsoft 365, etc. - cancel
Cancel to stop charges
Cancel (may require death certificate)
Cancel or transfer if family shares
Gaming & Entertainment
Game accounts and digital purchases
Document login (purchases may not transfer)
Document login, check digital purchases
Document if has in-app purchases
Music & Media
Digital music and media libraries
Document - may not transfer
Family may want to preserve playlists
Document account access
Websites & Domains
Domain names and website hosting
Document registrar login, set to auto-renew or transfer
Document login, decide site fate
Decide: memorialize, archive, or shut down
Business & Professional
Professional accounts and business assets
Document for verification if needed
Document access for business continuity
Notify licensing boards
Security & Passwords
Password management and 2FA
CRITICAL: Share master password/recovery
Document backup codes for critical accounts
Document answers if used for recovery
Best practices
Digital Legacy Planning Tips
Use a Password Manager
Store all credentials in one secure place (1Password, LastPass, Bitwarden)
Share Master Access Securely
Give your executor access to your password manager
Set Up Legacy Contacts Now
Google, Apple, and Facebook offer legacy planning features
Document Cryptocurrency Carefully
Without keys/seed phrases, crypto is lost forever
Review Annually
Digital accounts change frequently - update your list yearly
Consider a Digital Will
Some jurisdictions recognize instructions for digital assets
Questions answered
Frequently Asked Questions
Your digital legacy includes all online accounts, digital assets, subscriptions, and data you leave behind: email, social media, cloud storage, financial accounts, subscriptions, photos, domains, cryptocurrencies, and more. Planning ensures nothing is lost and accounts are handled appropriately.
Each platform has different policies. Facebook and Google have legacy/inactive account settings. Apple has Digital Legacy. Most require proof of death (death certificate) and proof of relationship. Some accounts may be inaccessible without passwords. Planning ahead with a password manager helps.
Rather than sharing individual passwords, use a password manager (1Password, LastPass, Bitwarden) and share access to that with a trusted person. Alternatively, keep an encrypted document or physical list in a secure location (safe deposit box) with your will.
Facebook can memorialize accounts or delete them. Instagram is similar. Twitter/X allows deactivation with proof. LinkedIn removes profiles. Most platforms require death certificate and proof of authority. Some allow pre-planning (Facebook Legacy Contact, Google Inactive Account Manager).
Create a list of all subscriptions (streaming, software, memberships). Cancel promptly to stop charges. Check credit card statements for recurring charges. Many subscriptions continue indefinitely until cancelled - you typically won't get refunds for unused time.
Cryptocurrency access requires wallet passwords/keys - without them, assets are permanently lost. Document: exchange accounts, wallet addresses, seed phrases, and private keys. Store securely (not just on a computer) and ensure your executor knows where to find them.
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