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Guides, stories, and tips on leaving meaningful messages for the people you love.

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Compare & Choose Mar 01, 2026 14 min read

The Complete Guide to Dead Man's Switch Services for Digital Security

$167–227B in Bitcoin is permanently lost because holders died without sharing keys. Compare every digital dead man's switch: Google, Cipherwill, self-hosted options, and afterlife message services.

Guide Feb 28, 2026 15 min read

What Is RUFADAA? Understanding Your Rights to Digital Assets After Death

RUFADAA, adopted by 48 states, governs digital asset access after death via a 3-tier priority system. Americans hold $191,516 in digital assets on average yet fewer than 15% plan for them. A plain-English guide to the law.

Guide Feb 27, 2026 14 min read

End-of-Life Planning for Newlyweds: Why Starting Early Matters

Only 10% of married couples create an estate plan within 2 years of marriage, and 42% never do. A complete newlywed checklist covering wills, beneficiaries, healthcare directives, digital legacy, and afterlife messages.

Compare & Choose Feb 26, 2026 14 min read

Best Afterlife Message Services Compared (2026)

Side-by-side comparison of LastWithYou, ForKeeps, My Heartspace, Evaheld, and Gone Not Gone — pricing, features, security, delivery methods, and which service fits your needs.

Stories & Meaning Feb 25, 2026 11 min read

Why You Should Leave a Message for Your Loved Ones (Before It's Too Late)

Research shows 47% of people regret not preserving conversations with loved ones. Studies link meaningful communication before death to less depression and complicated grief in surviving family. Here's why leaving a message matters — and why most people wait too long.

How-To Feb 24, 2026 11 min read

How Do You Send a Message to Someone After You Die? 5 Methods Compared

A complete guide to five ways you can send a video, letter, photo, or voice message to loved ones after you pass — from handwritten letters to automated afterlife message services.

Guide Feb 23, 2026 12 min read

What Is an Afterlife Message? A Complete Guide to Leaving Words for Your Loved Ones

An afterlife message is a video, letter, photo, or voice recording you prepare now for your loved ones to receive after you're gone — delivered automatically on a date you choose.