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Passwords to Leave Behind: How to Organize Digital Assets and Accounts for Your Loved Ones

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Feb 72 min read

Digital Estate Planning and Online Accounts After Death



In today’s digital age, managing digital assets and accounts after death is just as important as traditional estate planning. Without the proper information and access, your loved ones may struggle to administer your estate and online accounts, leaving behind financial, legal, and emotional burdens. Here’s a guide to help you securely store passwords and ensure your digital estate planning is complete.


What Happens to Online Accounts When You Die?

Most online platforms have policies for handling accounts after death, but they vary. Some, like Facebook and Google, allow you to assign a legacy contact or request account deletion, while others may lock access permanently. Most will require a death certificate for closure or transfer of information to another account. Without clear instructions, your loved ones may face legal hurdles or could fault on important and necessary payments (i.e. mortgage) until they have a death certificate, which can take weeks or even months.


Essential Accounts & Passwords to Leave Behind

  • Financial Accounts (banks, investment platforms, PayPal, Venmo)

  • Insurance Accounts (home, care, life insurance)

  • Email Accounts (used for password resets and identity verification)

  • Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)

  • Subscriptions & Bills (Netflix, utilities, cloud storage)

  • Cryptocurrency & Digital Wallets (Bitcoin, Apple Pay)


How to Organize Digital Assets Securely

  1. Use Deadbook – Our platform allows you to securely store the login information necessary while also walking you through exactly what's left to store.

    1. Learn more about the platform's security and military-grade encryption

  2. Set Up Apple’s Digital Legacy – Apple’s feature allows you to designate someone to access your iPhone and iCloud data after death.

  3. Create a Digital Will – Include online account instructions in your estate plan and upload it to your Deadbook.


Taking these steps ensures your loved ones can access what they need while protecting your online identity after death.

 
 
 

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