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Plain-language guides on digital legacy planning — not sales copy.
July 2026
What Happens to Your Digital Accounts When You Die
Nobody automatically finds out you're gone. Here's what actually happens to your email, bank logins, and subscriptions if no one has a way in — and what closes that gap.
July 2026
Proof-of-Life Check-Ins, Explained Simply
How the check-in system that unlocks your vault actually works — the reminders, what counts as a miss, the two-stage escalation, and how you stay in control the whole time.
August 2026
Choosing Your Custodian: Who Should Actually Get Access When You're Gone
Trustworthy, capable, and available aren't the same trait. A practical guide to picking custodians, the common mistakes, and why one person is rarely the right number.
August 2026
Snooze Mode, Explained: How to Pause Check-Ins Without Losing Protection
Dad Is Dead's whole mechanism runs on regular check-ins. Here's how Snooze Mode lets you pause that safely for real situations — extended travel, a hospital stay — without disabling protection indefinitely.