#RandomThoughts #DigitalPossessions #Death #PassingDown
Do you ever find yourself pondering the inevitable reality of death and what will happen to your digital possessions once you’re gone? 💭 It’s a morbid thought, but one that many of us have probably grappled with at some point in our lives. As our lives become increasingly intertwined with technology, the issue of how to pass down our digital legacy has become more pressing.
💻🔒 When we think about passing down our physical belongings, we often have a clear plan in place. We write wills, designate beneficiaries, and ensure that our loved ones will inherit our most treasured possessions. But what about our digital possessions? Our emails, social media accounts, photos, and documents may hold just as much sentimental value as physical items, yet they are often overlooked in end-of-life planning.
The Weight of Digital Possessions
In today’s digital age, we have amassed a plethora of valuable digital possessions that reflect our lives and personalities. From memorable photographs stored on our phones to cherished emails exchanged with loved ones, our digital footprint is a reflection of who we are. However, the thought of our digital legacy being lost or forgotten after we pass away can be overwhelming. It’s essential to consider how we want our digital possessions to be handled after we’re gone.
Strategies for Passing Down Digital Possessions
1. Create a digital inventory: Take stock of all your digital possessions, including logins and passwords for online accounts.
2. Designate a digital executor: Choose someone you trust to handle your digital assets after you pass away.
3. Update your will: Include instructions on how you want your digital possessions to be managed in your will.
4. Communicate your wishes: Have a conversation with your loved ones about your digital legacy and how you want it to be preserved.
🔍💻 Implementing these strategies can help ensure that your digital possessions are preserved and passed down according to your wishes. By taking proactive steps to address this issue, you can alleviate the burden of uncertainty and create a plan that gives you peace of mind.
As we navigate the complexities of modern life, it’s crucial to consider all aspects of our legacy, including our digital footprint. By incorporating your digital possessions into your end-of-life planning, you can ensure that your memories and experiences continue to be cherished long after you’re gone. Remember, your digital legacy is just as important as your physical possessions, so take the time to carefully consider how you want them to be handled. #LegacyPlanning #DigitalInheritance #FamilyHistory
Pretty sure that most of, if not all of those digital platforms have clauses in their TOS that state you can’t do that.
Not a shower thought.
My bitwarden master password is in my living will
The number of titles in my libraries is “easily in the thousands”, i dont want to get into actual value because its nothing. Legally, i can’t transfer the account to anyone else because of Terms of Service. But i will. It was all legally paid for and we should have access to it until lost, just like any physical item. My emails, accounts and passwords are all stored securely and will be granted to a close member of family (a friend not at all related by blood) and they will transfer it to a future generation of my family.
This doesn’t technically fit the rules of the sub, but it’s an interesting enough shower thought that I think the mods should make an exception.
This is the use case for NFT’s. NFT’s would allow you to actually own, buy, sell, trade, transfer digital assets. First company that gets this figured out at scale and without the trouble of current digital wallets wins.
https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/can-my-digital-assets-pass-through-my-will.html
You can’t pass them down due to the ToS. You are renting a license for the products you ‘buy’
That’s actually really caring, loving, and wise. Not strange at all, you’re smart to make sure Your possessions don’t just go into the void and your beloved nephew has something to enjoy and remember you by. You’ve inspired me, friend.
This is why 99% of all media I own is physical media when I die my wife and son can do whatever they please with it but if they want to keep it it’s theirs to keep it’s not off in some Cloud somewhere being denied to them because I’m dead
You can’t really leave the games to anyone, but I don’t think there’s any reason you couldn’t leave the account to someone. Just include instructions (username/password/any other useful information) in the will
That’s incredibly thoughtful and generous of you. To echo what someone else said, those companies can kick rocks.
You guys need to seriously consider whether anyone wants your digital crap lol