A death in the family + digital legacies

My brother died last week, very unexpectedly and far too young.

There’s a lot to write about grief and sadness and the aftermath of losing someone you love, but this isn’t the place for that.

This is where I ask you for help.

A friend of my brother’s, D.N., has been corresponding with me and giving helpful guidance. One thing D.N. wrote stood out to me: “I don’t have experience with digital legacy and inheritances, but I know that it’s a mess. Every online company seems to have their own policies, and if there’s a law then it’s hard to enforce.”

I had already been a little worried about that.

I need firsthand advice and guidance on digital legacies

My brother and I are…were…Generation X, the first generation to truly grow up on computers. So much of our lives and friendships and creativity are online. Some of it can simply go away, as all things do. But some of it is well worth saving.

Have you been through this?

What did you find?

What’s the best guide available?

Are there services for this? Lawyers?

Help, if you can.

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1 thought on “A death in the family + digital legacies

  1. Kevin Farlee

    I’m sorry to hear this.
    I don’t have answers, but will keep my eyes out. When you do find information, it would be great to share, as most of your audience is in the same boat.

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