Estate Planning 101

What happens to my Medium when I die?

September 13, 2023

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Snug makes it easy to create a Will or Trust in under 20 minutes. Powers of Attorney and Health Care Directives are included for free with any Will or Trust, as is a year of free updates.
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Need a Will or Trust?

Snug makes it easy to create a Will or Trust in under 20 minutes. Powers of Attorney and Health Care Directives are included for free with any Will or Trust, as is a year of free updates.
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You've shared your insights, ideas, and experiences on Medium. Your Medium profile, undoubtedly, is a digital mirror of your intellect and creativity. But, have you ever pondered over what happens to your Medium account when you die?

Like other digital platforms, Medium also provides options to manage your digital legacy after your demise. The two primary choices are: Account Access by Executor and Account Closure.

Account Access by Executor

Medium, in accordance with its policies, allows the executor or legal heir of your estate to access your account after your death. The executor can then manage your stories, responses, and other associated data as per your estate plan.

Account Closure

Alternatively, the executor can choose to close the account, effectively ending your digital storytelling journey. This ensures that your Medium account does not remain unattended and susceptible to unauthorized activities.

While these options enable you to control your Medium legacy, they necessitate forethought, planning, and communication with your executor or legal heirs. This is where Snug comes into play.

At Snug, we are committed to assisting you manage your digital legacy and organize all of life's details in a secure and streamlined manner. Our platform allows you to specify how your Medium account should be managed after your death. We ensure that your instructions are clearly communicated, eliminating confusion and potential disagreements among your loved ones.

But Snug is not just about managing your Medium afterlife. We provide a comprehensive approach to estate planning, assisting you in managing your digital assets, financial affairs, and end-of-life wishes in an intuitive and secure platform.

Our services include:

  1. Digital Estate Planning: We assist you in cataloguing your digital assets, including social media accounts, emails, and online banking, and deciding their fate after your death.
  2. Document Storage: Store your crucial documents such as wills, trusts, and insurance policies on our secure platform.
  3. End-of-Life Planning: Record your preferences for funeral arrangements, organ donation, and other end-of-life decisions.
  4. Legacy Projects: Create projects that capture your life story and values to pass on to future generations.

In our increasingly digital world, managing your online presence after death is as crucial as any other end-of-life arrangement. With Snug, you can confront this reality, ensuring that your digital legacy aligns with your wishes and provides a space of comfort and remembrance for your loved ones.

Snug is not just about planning for death; it's about celebrating life and ensuring that your legacy continues to inspire, both in the hearts of your loved ones and in the digital world.