When I Die
Been thinking a lot about dying recently. But not the morbid kind.
I'm thinking how to best approach everything I'll leave behind. I have a lot of personal clutter plus there's the whole online presence thing. I recently read a blog post that delves into this issue as well.
Being dead, I don't think it will bother me by then, but I would hate to inconvenience the person unlucky enough to be tasked with managing my leftover affairs.
I'm thinking of creating a locked file with detailed instructions of how to access and what to do with all my possessions. But where do I put the password and make sure it's secure while I'm still walking the earth?
As much as possible I want the transition to be painless and smooth, both for dying and for the transfer of my properties.
I'm going to have to consult with my family on this one. I don't want them to get blindsided IF anything happens.
My priorities:
- Online Banks - Family must have access to them to move the money out
- Social Media Accounts - Can be closed down or just left to rot. Who cares lol.
- My Main Blog (and other subscriptions)- I won't be able to pay for the domain name so it'll revert back to the free one, but that's inconsequential.
- Physical Belongings - I got lots of stuff that has sentimental value only for me. Most people would call them junk. I'll just prioritize the most valuable ones and give them to people who could make use of them the most while the rest is up to the unlucky caretaker.
Lots to ponder for now. Need to research and see how other people have dealt with this situation.
-jgzn