I’ve been working with a friend/client to help retrieve an account for a business partner that passed away a few years ago. It was possible because it’s a company account — not a personal one. So many photos my friend was able to retrieve and provide to the wife of the deceased partner!
Perry is the only one who would care about all my dog photos…
But I have images from decades ago that other family members might want. And because all the bills are paid online — including utility bills and more — someone will need access to those accounts too should something happen to me.
No matter what platform you use, you can ensure another person can get them.
- Microsoft’s version is called OneDrive Digital Legacy.
- You name a trusted contact who can download your files with a special legacy code you can provide — or put with your estate documents.
- Apple’s version is called Legacy Contact.
- You choose a trusted contact and provide them the generated digital legacy code.
- Google has a feature called Inactive Account Manager.
- You tell Google: “If I haven’t used my account for X months, contact these people and share selected information with them.” You choose the people and the Google data they should receive (photos, etc.).
Create a Digital Estate Plan!
I even had ChatGPT create a PDF file you can download and print to help you plan!
Just click to download and get started.
Now you know: “Fair play” in detective fiction means authors must give readers a fair chance to solve the mystery. Central to 1920s “clue-puzzles” by writers like Agatha Christie, the rule dictates that all vital clues must be visible, decodable, and never withheld until the final reveal.