Devices, Passwords, and Security
What if there is no password manager and no written passwords?
Short answer
Work through each account individually using its official estate or deceased account process. Prioritize: financial accounts first, then subscriptions with recurring charges (cancel them), then email (needed for many account recovery processes), then social media. This process takes time — expect weeks…
What this usually means
Work through each account individually using its official estate or deceased account process. Prioritize: financial accounts first, then subscriptions with recurring charges (cancel them), then email (needed for many account recovery processes), then social media. This process takes time — expect weeks, not days.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county phone numbers for coroner, vital records, and local offices.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.