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

The idea4 min read

Don't Store Your Bank Password. Store the Safe Combination.

Testamently isn't a password manager and it isn't a will. It's the half in between — the part that's useless on its own, but priceless to the people you leave it to.

June 14, 2026Read more →
The half they'll need5 min read

Crypto Inheritance Done Right: the PIN, Not the Seed Phrase

Roughly a fifth of all Bitcoin is lost forever — keys that died with their owners. Here's how to make sure yours passes on, without ever writing your seed phrase into an app.

June 12, 2026Read more →
What gets lost4 min read

The Life Insurance No One Claims

Billions in life-insurance payouts go unclaimed every year — not because families aren't entitled, but because no one knew the policy existed. One note prevents it.

June 10, 2026Read more →
Irreplaceable4 min read

A Letter Your Children Open One Day

Not everything worth leaving behind has a password or a price. The most important things you can pass on are often just words — and where to find what matters.

June 8, 2026Read more →
Getting organised8 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 →
The idea7 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 →
Access & crypto8 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 →
Peace of mind5 min read

For the Things You’d Trust to No One

For your most sensitive records, a write-only tier means even we can never read them — only the people you choose, only when the day comes. When (and why) to use it.

May 18, 2026Read more →
Getting organised4 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 →
Peace of mind4 min read

A Dead-Man’s Switch, Explained Kindly

Nothing is ever shared while you’re here. Here’s exactly how the check-in, the reminders, and the grace period work — and what happens, and when, if you ever stop.

May 12, 2026Read more →
Peace of mind5 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 →
Getting organised7 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 →
Peace of mind5 min read

Is It Safe to Store This Here?

The short answer: it's breach-proof by design — we only hold one half of the lock. The longer answer is about the encryption underneath. Both, plainly.

April 20, 2026Read more →