Devices, Passwords, and Security
What if important financial documents are only stored digitally?
Short answer
Check cloud storage: iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive. Check their email for sent copies of important documents. Check their computer's documents folder. If you can access their computer but it is encrypted, the decryption key may be needed — this is another…
What this usually means
Check cloud storage: iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive. Check their email for sent copies of important documents. Check their computer's documents folder. If you can access their computer but it is encrypted, the decryption key may be needed — this is another reason to document passwords in estate planning.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county help for coroner contacts, vital records, cost tools, and paperwork.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.