What happens to our digital selves when our physical selves are gone? Most of us probably haven’t given much thought about our digital footprints and how they will far outlive us. Or, more importantly, about how our passing can leave our loved ones in a tight spot. Our modern lives have changed to include a significant amount of digital stuff that could easily disappear if that bus comes around. Will the people you leave behind be able to continue to function without you? We need to have a plan.

First off, I’m a geek, not a lawyer. Laws are different everywhere and may have a different impact on each person’s passing. My main goal of this talk is awareness. When my grandmother and my best friend both passed away, they were very different passings, but they could have mitigated some of the issues that arose if they had left behind a plan. This talk is about my experiences, and how those experiences shaped my views about what can happen to my family after I pass away.

Preliminary slides from PASS 2022 at https://slides.com/codefumonkey/you-ve-been-hit-by-a-bus-now-what