Which documents people commonly store digitally, how to prioritize, and why access control matters as much as encryption.
Common categories include identity papers, property records, insurance, healthcare directives where applicable, and contact lists for professionals. Prioritize what unlocks other decisions.
Online storage is not “set and forget.” Review annually, especially after moves, marriages, divorces, or births.
A slightly imperfect scan that guardians can find beats a perfect scan nobody can locate — still, prefer clear scans and consistent filenames.
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What is a digital executor?
Define digital executor responsibilities: access, closure, and communication — and how Legacy guardians and circle roles relate (not legal advice).
Life capsules and timed messages
Why people use time-locked notes, how visibility rules work, and how delivery differs from “posting online.”
UK digital legacy planning and GBP pricing context
How Legacy OS maintenance in GBP maps to UK-oriented users — always verify live pricing on the site before purchase.
