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Guide Apr 06, 2026 14 min read

Estate Planning for Pet Owners: Who Will Care for Your Pets When You Die?

71% of U.S. households own a pet, yet ~10% of shelter surrenders happen after an owner's death. Learn about pet trusts (legal in all 50 states), caregiver selection, cost planning, and how to leave care instructions via afterlife messages.

Guide Mar 31, 2026 15 min read

What Is a Living Funeral and Should You Have One?

53% of 18–24-year-olds want a living funeral. Explore the seizenso origins, real stories from The Guardian, a 2025 clinical case study on psychological benefits, and how to plan your own celebration of life while alive.

Guide Mar 29, 2026 13 min read

What Happens to Your Email Accounts When You Die? (Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo)

76% of people have no plan for digital assets after death. Compare Gmail's Inactive Account Manager, Outlook's court-order requirement, and Yahoo's deletion-only policy — plus RUFADAA rights and step-by-step protection tips.

Guide Mar 28, 2026 15 min read

What Happens to Your Social Media Accounts When You Die? (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn)

Over 30 million Facebook accounts belong to deceased users, and only 3% of people configure memorialization settings. This platform-by-platform guide covers death policies for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, Snapchat, and Pinterest.

Guide Mar 26, 2026 14 min read

How to Plan Your Own Memorial Service

Only 32% of Americans have a will — even fewer have memorial plans. Learn how to choose format, music, readings, and budget (median $8,300) to reduce family burden by up to 70%.

Guide Mar 24, 2026 14 min read

What Happens to Your Cryptocurrency When You Die?

An estimated 20% of all Bitcoin — up to 3.7 million BTC — is permanently lost, and only 17% of crypto holders have inheritance plans. Complete guide to protecting your crypto assets for your heirs.

Guide Mar 21, 2026 14 min read

End-of-Life Planning for Single Parents: A Complete Guide

59% of single mothers lack adequate life insurance and 60%+ of parents with minors have no will. This guide covers guardian designation, trusts, advance directives, and afterlife messages for single parents.

Guide Mar 16, 2026 14 min read

What Is a Legacy Letter? (And How to Write One)

A legacy letter (ethical will) is a 3,500-year-old tradition for passing values, wisdom, and love to the next generation. A 2022 scoping review of 51 publications confirms it reduces anxiety and promotes transcendence. Here's how to write yours.

Guide Mar 15, 2026 15 min read

Funeral Planning Checklist: Everything You Need to Prepare

Only 21% of Americans have shared funeral wishes with family, yet median burial costs reach $9,995 (NFDA, 2023). A complete checklist covering legal documents, finances, ceremony details, digital assets, and personal messages.

Guide Mar 14, 2026 12 min read

How to Talk to Your Kids About Death (Age-by-Age Guide)

Research shows 0% of parents who discussed death with their child regretted it, while 27% who stayed silent did (NEJM, 2004). An age-by-age guide to honest, developmentally appropriate conversations about death with children.