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Writing on digital estates, security, and what we leave behind.

Practical thinking for people who want to get this sorted.

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Digital Estate March 2026 7 min read

Your digital life has no next of kin. Here's how to fix that.

Last year, a family in Manchester spent three months trying to access their father's email account. He had done everything right — will, solicitor, life insurance. What he hadn't done was leave any record of his digital life.

Estate Planning March 2026 7 min read

What happens to your online accounts when you die in the UK

Bank accounts, email, photos, crypto, social media — here's what actually happens to your online accounts when you die in the UK, and what you can do about it today.

Security March 2026 8 min read

How to pass on passwords and accounts to your family after death

A practical guide to passing on your passwords, accounts, and digital access to family after death — without creating a security risk while you're still alive.

Estate Planning March 2026 9 min read

The digital estate planning checklist every UK adult needs

A practical, section-by-section checklist to sort out your digital estate — accounts, passwords, crypto, photos, legal signposts, and the messages that matter most.

Digital Estate February 2026 7 min read

Dead man's switch apps — what they are and do you need one

Dead man's switch apps deliver your messages, passwords, and instructions to the people you choose if something happens to you. Here's how they work, who needs one, and what to look for.