Emotional and Practical Survival
What about their online accounts and passwords?
Short answer
Check for a password manager app on their phone or computer — LastPass, 1Password, Bitwarden, and similar apps store all logins in one place. Check for a written list of passwords in a filing cabinet, wallet, or home safe. If you cannot…
What this usually means
Check for a password manager app on their phone or computer — LastPass, 1Password, Bitwarden, and similar apps store all logins in one place. Check for a written list of passwords in a filing cabinet, wallet, or home safe. If you cannot find access to a critical account, the account provider's estate process is the legitimate path — not guessing or hacking.
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.