Do you think loved ones should have access to your digital accounts after you die?

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  • Dan - 10 years ago

    If I wanted someone to have access to my personal comments and data after I died, I would leave them my login in information or tell them prior to my death. That information is private for a reason. Anything from a temporary rant over something my wife/ mother/friend did, or a fantasy about sex, beating up/killing someone, or some other thing. (Non serious thoughts, we all have them.) Shrinks often say when you have a problem, write it down (or a letter) but then DONT send it, just get it off your chest. Most of the time, (All the time really) these rants are noting but a way to get something off your mind without actually hurting a relationship.

    We all get mad at our spouses at times. Rather than saying something hurtful, or letting it just boil in ones guts, get rid of it. This is one way. If I did these recommended things, I would not want my loved ones to see them after I died. Private, passing thoughts are no ones business but ones own. (Yes, my wife knows all my passwords and they ARE written down, because I have a lousy memory.)

  • Kate - 10 years ago

    The only sure way to let your loved ones access to your accounts is to put your log in and passwords for each account in a non-electronic device (a small paper tablet) and keep it in a safe place, but not so hidden so it isn't found until they go through your personal effects.

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