Locked Out: What Happens to Your Digital Life When You Die

Your digital life doesn't disappear when you die. It gets stuck. Your executor can't just log into your accounts, even with a valid will. In this episode, we look at what actually happens to cryptocurrency, email, cloud storage, and social media when someone dies in Canada, and why the gap between what people assume and what actually happens catches so many families off guard.The full article covers why crypto access depends entirely on how it was held, how newer platform tools like Google's Inactive Account Manager or Facebook's Legacy Contact can unintentionally override instructions in a will, and how this plays out differently across provinces, including a recent Alberta court decision pushing back on tech companies that refuse to cooperate with executors.We also talk through what actually helps before any of this becomes urgent: keeping a current account inventory, storing passwords somewhere other than the will itself, and making sure your platform settings actually match your real wishes.Read the full article.Explore the full planning toolkit, including In Plain Sight™.Disclaimer: This content is for general information only and is not legal, financial, medical, or tax advice.#EstatePlanning #DigitalAssets #ExecutorTips #nexsteps