Digital Estate & Password Inventory Checklist
Check off what you already have organized. This free tool gives Fort Worth families a real-time Digital Estate Readiness score, and shows exactly which accounts, passwords, and digital assets still need a plan before something happens to you.
Financial & Banking
Passwords & Access
Social Media & Digital Legacy
Subscriptions & Recurring Services
Legal & Document Storage
Why Digital Estate Planning Matters in Texas
Texas has adopted the Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act (RUFADAA), which controls who can legally access your online accounts after death or incapacity. Without documented authority, your family can spend months fighting platforms like Google, Facebook, and banks just to close or access an account — even when everyone agrees on what should happen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a password list enough to give my family legal access?
No. Under RUFADAA, most platforms still require a will, trust, or specific power of attorney language authorizing digital asset access. A password list helps your family find things, but it does not replace the legal authorization.
Should I put my passwords directly in my will?
No — wills become public record during probate in Texas. Store passwords in a password manager or secure document referenced by your estate plan, not written into the will itself.
What happens to my digital assets if I do nothing?
Your family may need a court order just to access basic accounts, and platforms differ widely in what they require. Cryptocurrency without documented keys is often lost permanently.
Related Reading
- RUFADAA in Texas: The Law That Decides Who Can Access Your Digital Accounts
- Password Managers vs. Digital Vaults: What Fort Worth Families Should Use
- What Happens to Your Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok After You Die
- Fort Worth Estate Planning Cost Calculator
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