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Practical guides on digital legacy planning, crypto security, and protecting your most important secrets.

Estate Planning8 min read

The Legal Side of Digital Death: RUFADAA, the EU Digital Legacy Act, and What They Mean for You

Laws like RUFADAA and the EU Digital Legacy Act are catching up to digital inheritance — but legal access still requires technical access. Here is the gap.

June 1, 2026Read more →
Security7 min read

Why Your Password Manager Won't Help Your Family When You're Gone

Emergency access in 1Password, Bitwarden, and LastPass sounds like a digital-legacy plan. It isn't. Here is what those features actually do — and don't.

May 30, 2026Read more →
Cryptocurrency8 min read

The Crypto Estate Problem: Why 425 Million Wallets Have No Succession Plan

Over $20B in crypto is already lost forever. If you hold a self-custody wallet, "tell my spouse" is not a succession plan. Here is what actually works.

May 28, 2026Read more →
Security5 min read

What "Zero-Knowledge" Really Means for Your Vault

Our highest tier is write-only: even we can never read it, and even you cannot read it back. Here is why that is exactly what you want for some secrets.

May 18, 2026Read more →
Estate Planning4 min read

Choosing Your Trustees: A Practical Guide

Who should receive your digital legacy, how many to pick, and how the invite-and-confirm flow keeps everyone in the loop.

May 15, 2026Read more →
Explainers4 min read

How the Presence Check Keeps Your Vault Safe

The inactivity timer is the heart of Testamently. Here is exactly how check-ins, reminders, and the grace period work together.

May 12, 2026Read more →
Explainers5 min read

What Is a Dead Man's Switch — and Why You Need One

A dead man's switch automatically acts when you stop checking in. Here's how they work and why they matter for your digital life.

May 10, 2026Read more →
Cryptocurrency6 min read

How to Back Up Your Crypto Seed Phrase Without Losing It

Your seed phrase is the master key to your crypto. Paper burns, metal rusts, memory fails. Here are the secure backup options.

May 5, 2026Read more →
Estate Planning7 min read

Digital Legacy Planning: What Happens to Your Accounts When You Die

Most people have dozens of accounts their family can't access after they die. Here's what to do about it before it's too late.

April 28, 2026Read more →
Security5 min read

AES-256 Encryption: How Testamently Protects Your Secrets

AES-256-GCM is the encryption standard used to protect your data. Here's what it means in practice and why it matters.

April 20, 2026Read more →