Digital Legacy Dilemma: Don’t Let Your Online Accounts Die with You!
Planning your digital legacy is just as crucial as planning for physical assets. Without it, your accounts may languish in a data center. Services like Apple and Facebook recognize this, but many don’t. Use password managers with digital legacy features like NordPass or 1Password to ensure your digital life doesn’t vanish into the ether.
Hot Take:
Think you’re going to be remembered for your sparkling wit and charming personality? Think again. If you don’t plan your digital legacy, the only thing you’ll leave behind is an eerie Facebook profile and a Netflix account still binge-watching “The Office.”
Key Points:
- Digital legacy planning is as essential as writing a will; otherwise, your online accounts could become ghost towns.
- Services like Apple and Facebook offer legacy contact options, but many online platforms don’t.
- Password managers like Bitwarden, Proton Pass, 1Password, and NordPass offer digital legacy features for seamless account transfer.
- Consulting legal advice might be necessary due to varying state laws around digital assets.
- Emergency access features are crucial not just for death but also for incapacitation scenarios.
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