Digital Death

Digital Death is an informational resource focused on helping people plan for what happens to their digital assets after death. It highlights how photos, social media posts, music, books, and online accounts can form an important part of a person’s legacy, while access and ownership may be shaped by service agreements and laws. The site offers information, tools, text, and strategies to help individuals organize these assets and communicate their wishes to family members.

Its practical approach centers on three steps: identifying digital assets and accounts in an organized inventory, authorizing trusted people to access them, and informing family members of their responsibilities. Digital Death aims to raise awareness of digital legacy issues and encourage conversations about access, privacy, and ownership. Founder Holly Isdale developed the initiative after recognizing that traditional estate-planning approaches may not address the needs of people with a significant online presence. The site is intended for informational purposes and does not provide legal or tax advice.