What Happens to Your Online Will / Estate Document Storage Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Documents
Wills, trusts, POA, directives
Urgency
Download immediately
Legal
Share with attorney
Step-by-Step Guide
Identify the platform
Search email for accounts with LegalZoom, Rocket Lawyer, Trust & Will, Everplans, or other estate planning platforms.
Log in and download all documents
Sign in and download every document stored on the platform, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives.
Check for the most recent versions
Many platforms allow updates. Identify the most recently modified version of each document, as this is likely the operative version.
Share with estate attorney
Provide all downloaded documents to the estate attorney to compare with physical copies and determine which version governs.
Document Now Checklist
- Download all estate planning documents
- Note the date of the most recent versions
- Note the platform name and account email
- Share all documents with the estate attorney
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Start your vault — free for 30 daysLast verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Online Will / Estate Document Storage. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Related Guides
Domain Names (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare)
Domains expire on a specific date. If not renewed, they become publicly available and can be registered by anyone.
Shopify
If you have an active Shopify store, orders may continue coming in. Your executor needs access immediately to fulfill or refund.
GitHub
Transfer important private repositories to a trusted collaborator or organisation. Go to Repo Settings → Transfer.
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