Estate Planning 101

What happens to my YouTube when I die?

September 13, 2023

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You've spent countless hours crafting, editing, and sharing videos on YouTube. From travel vlogs, cooking tutorials, to that heartwarming video of your puppy's first steps - your YouTube channel is a digital scrapbook of your life. But have you ever pondered over what happens to your YouTube account when you die?

Like other social media platforms, YouTube also provides options to manage your digital legacy. The two primary choices are: Account Inactive Manager and Account Deletion.

Account Inactive Manager

YouTube, being part of the Google ecosystem, allows you to assign an Inactive Account Manager. This person can access your account if it remains inactive for a certain period. They can then manage your videos, comments, and other data according to your instructions, preserving your digital memory.

Account Deletion

If you prefer to have your digital presence erased after your demise, you can choose to have your YouTube account and associated data deleted after a prolonged period of inactivity. This ensures that your digital footprint is removed from YouTube's servers.

While these options enable you to control your YouTube legacy, they necessitate preparation, planning, and communication with your loved ones. This is where Snug comes into play.

At Snug, we are committed to helping you manage your digital legacy and organize all of life's details in a secure and streamlined manner. Our platform allows you to appoint an Inactive Account Manager or opt for account deletion after your death. We ensure that your wishes are clearly communicated to eliminate confusion and potential disagreements among your loved ones.

But Snug is not just about managing your YouTube 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.