A growing dossier of evidence that this problem is real, recurring, and unsolved — collected from public discussions, news stories, and the experiences of people who have run into it.

Discussions

Recurring “Ask HN” threads — the same questions get asked year after year, with hundreds of comments and almost no consensus answers:

• Ask HN: How do you ensure your family can access your digital life if you die? — Aug 2025
• Ask HN: Have you set up a procedure to disclose your passwords in case of death? — Oct 2022
• Ask HN: Do you have a digital end of life plan? — Aug 2023
• Ask HN: What’s Your Digital Estate Plan? — April 2022

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