Digital Legacy and Planning
What is a digital estate plan?
Short answer
A document that lists all digital assets, accounts, and access credentials — and instructions for what to do with each. It should include: usernames and passwords (or location of password manager), private keys for cryptocurrency, instructions for each social media account (memorialize…
What this usually means
A document that lists all digital assets, accounts, and access credentials — and instructions for what to do with each. It should include: usernames and passwords (or location of password manager), private keys for cryptocurrency, instructions for each social media account (memorialize, close, or transfer), and named people with authority to act. Store it securely and tell your executor where it is.
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.
Related questions
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- What if the deceased had an online business with employees or contractors?