How To Get Into a Deceased Person's Computer (Microsoft & Apple)
Amanda Dvorak
January 31, 2023
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Besides the emotional trauma that comes with losing a loved one, you may also have to grapple with struggling to gain access to their computer.
This task could be pretty challenging unless the deceased person had a family password manager.
So, how do you get into a deceased person's computer? If you don't have the logins, request access from their account provider. For example, Microsoft's Next of Kin process allows family members to view their deceased’s emails and contact lists. Alternatively, you can insert the computer’s hard drive into another system and extract its contents.
While I can’t guarantee that you will be able to access your loved one’s computer with 100% success, below I’m going to give you several things to try, which from my experience, has worked most of the time.
After reading this article, you’ll learn:
Why it might sometimes be challenging to break into a deceased person's computer
How to get into a deceased person's Windows or Microsoft computer
How to access a deceased person's Apple or Mac computer
The Truth About Trying To Get Into A Deceased Person's Computer
Before doing anything, you must accept one truth—you are literally breaking into your loved one's computer.
Ask yourself if the deceased person would be okay with family members or friends accessing their devices this way. It's important to consider your intentions.
Do you want to access the computer for good or bad reasons?
Regardless, a computer's security system does not care whether your intentions are pure or not.
Most modern-day devices have complex, intent-agnostic security features to prevent unauthorized access. From sophisticated passwords to multifactor authentication, these intrusion prevention techniques thwart access attempts from all unknown users.
Unless the deceased person added you as a next of kin or granted you access rights through the provider itself (i.e. Apple or Microsoft), you will likely encounter several barriers.
If you have the loved one's username and password, all you have to do is to log into their account. If not, the steps outlined in this article can help you retrieve most, if not all, of the data and files from a deceased person's computer.
If you don’t find success with the steps below, you might need to consider outsourcing help from a forensic expert (more on this below).
How to Access a Deceased Person's Windows or Microsoft Computer
Below are eight steps to help you through this process:
1. Back up an Image of the Hard Drive and Access Its Content Through Another Computer
The first step is creating an image backup of the deceased’s computer. An image backup is a copy of the device’s files and data.
Creating an image backup of a deceased person's computer's hard drive helps you access the machine's content and ensures you have an extra copy of its files and data in case it crashes.
Turn on an alternative computer and follow the steps below:
Create an emergency recovery disc
An emergency recovery disc is a diskette or USB drive that allows you to back up images of a system's essential files.
To create one, you require a USB drive with at least 16GB of space.
Plug the USB drive into the alternative computer
Open Microsoft's Media Creation Tool. If you're using Windows 10, click here. Windows 11 users can access the tool by clicking here.
Download and run the .exe file and click on Create installation media
Select the ISO file and save it on the diskette
If you're using Windows 7, type Backup and Restore in the search box > Click Create a system repair disc > Click Create disc.
Configure the drive to enable or boot other computers
When you create an emergency recovery disc using Microsoft's inbuilt tool, it can only generate hard drive backups of the computer that has created it.
If you want to use the disc to obtain backups of your loved one's files, you must first configure it using third-party software, such as Rufus, Macrium or AOMEI Backupper Standard.
Ensure the software you're using is compatible with both computers and supports your Windows version. If you're using Rufus:
Install and open the software on the alternative computer
Click Device and choose the USB drive
Go to Boot selection and select your Windows ISO
Click on Windows To Go under the Image Option
Click Start
Wait for the download to finish and remove the drive.
If you're using AOMEI Backupper Standard:
Install and open the software on the alternative computer
Click on Tools
Select Create Bootable Media
Choose an appropriate Bootable Disc Type. We recommend Windows PE because it offers a broader range of operations than Linux.
Click Next
Select Burn to CD/DVD or any other portable media you're using and click on Next.
Wait for the download to finish and remove the drive.
If you're using Macrium:
Install and open the Macrium Reflect software on the alternative computer
Click on Other Tasks
Choose the Create Rescue Media option
Select your diskette
Click on Build and then OK
Wait for the process to finish, click the Close button and remove the drive.
Use the emergency recovery disc to create an image backup of the deceased person's computer drive
Insert the disc into your loved one's computer and reboot the device using the following steps:
Turn on the computer
At the startup screen, press F11 to open the boot menu. Some computers use different keys. Check the instructions at the bottom of the startup screen.
Select the emergency recovery disc (USB drive or CD/DVD) to boot into the computer's Window environment
If this doesn't work, click on Delete or F2 at the startup screen > Go to Boot Order > Drag your emergency recovery disc to the top of the list.
Wait for the computer to boot into a new Windows environment and remove the recovery disc.
Use another computer to access the image backups
Insert the USB disc into your computer and open File Explorer.
If everything goes well and the drive isn't corrupted, you should be able to see a copy of the loved one's hard drive.
Note that if the deceased person had an extra layer of protection, such as BitLocker, you must have their recovery key to access the hard drive's content.
2. Log in With the Loved One's Microsoft Account
To access a deceased person’s computer on a Windows device, you can also initiate the Microsoft next-of-kin process.
This process is only viable if the loved one has a Windows Live Hotmail (ending in windowslive.com or live.com) or MSN Hotmail (ending in msn.com or hotmail.com) email account.
It allows family members to request access to a deceased person's emails, contact lists, and address pages.
You must first verify your identity by submitting a marriage certificate, birth certificate, signed power of attorney, copy of the deceased's will, or photocopy of your government ID.
Besides proof of kinship, Microsoft also requires applicants to submit proof of death, such as a death certificate, funeral director's statement, or a coroner's statement of inquest into the loved one's death.
If you have these documents, scan and send them to Microsoft via email or fax at (425) 708-7951 alongside the following details:
The loved one's first and last name
An approximation of when the deceased created the account
The deceased's date of birth
An approximation of when the loved one last checked their account
The type of computer you're using
The deceased's email address
Your shipping address
After submitting your request, Microsoft will get back to you in approximately three business days. They will then verify your documents and respond in a day.
If your documents are valid, they will send you a CD with the deceased person's data in seven days.
3. Change the Computer's Administrator Password
This option is only available if the loved one has an older version of Windows (below Windows 10).
Before changing the password, use an emergency recovery disc to create a backup of the computer's hard drive for safety. (Follow step 1 for how to do this.)
Next, download and install the Offline NT Password and Registry Editor and copy it to a USB drive. You can also buy a USB version of the program.
Insert the USB drive or CD into the loved one's computer
At the startup screen, click on F11 to boot the machine into the recovery disc
Continually press the Enter button until you see "Edit user data and passwords" on the screen
Press the Enter button again and select the account you want to access
Press Enter and click on 1 to clear the account's password
Press Enter again and type q and repress the Enter button
Type y and press Enter to write the changes to the disc
Remove the USB drive and reboot your machine. The Microsoft account won't request a password.
4. Remove and Attach the Drive to Another Computer
If all you want from the computer is files and data from the drive and not access to the user's Windows account or installed programs, remove the hard drive and attach it to another system.
Attaching the drive to your computer enables you to explore or attract its content.
The only roadblock to this solution is if the loved one used additional security features, such as data encryption to safeguard their data. In that case, you need the access key.
Related Article: How To Organize Your Digital Information
How To Access a Deceased Person's Apple or Mac Computer
If the deceased person logged into their Apple or Mac computer with a Microsoft account, you could use either of the steps mentioned above. If not, try the options below:
1. Log into the Computer With Their Apple ID
Unlike Microsoft, Apple makes accessing a deceased person's Apple or Mac computer a little easier. If you have their Apple ID and password, use them to log into the device. If not, you can easily change the logins using the following steps:
Open the Apple Support application on another Apple computer
If the device doesn't have the app, download it from App Store
Open the app and tap Passwords & Security
Click on Reset Apple ID password, then Get Started
Follow the on-screen instructions and use the loved one's phone number to reset the password
2. Ask Apple for Access to the Deceased Person's Apple Account
If you don't have your loved one's login or phone number, you can request access to their Apple Account.
Unlike in the Microsoft next of kin process, here you need first to obtain a court order validating you as the deceased person's executor or a rightful heir to their data.
The court order must specify that the deceased allowed you to access their digital accounts before their demise.
Once you've obtained it, submit an access request to Apple alongside the following details:
The loved one's name.
Their Apple ID (typically their email address)
Your name
Proof that the deceased person authorized you to make an access request
Apple will validate your request and help you reset the computer's password. With the new logins, you will access the deceased's devices and iCloud, enabling you to view or extract their data.
If Nothing Works, Outsource Help To A Forensic Expert
If you've tried all the above techniques and still can't get into the deceased person's computer, consider seeking the help of a forensic specialist.
These professionals have the training and experience to bypass passwords and other simple security features.
Consulting a forensic analyst can also help determine the computer's encryption level. If it has complex encryption, you might be unable to recover its content.
Google “forensic computer investigator near me” to find someone in your area.
How To Make It Easy for Loved Ones to Access Your Computer
As you can see, getting into a deceased person's computer can be pretty daunting.
Fortunately, you can save your loved ones from this hassle by allowing them emergency access to your devices. You can write your logins down and share them with a trusted next of kin or use a family password manager.
Trustworthy is a Family Operating System that allows users to organize and safeguard their families' essential files and data.
We offer a central place where you can store all your logins and make it easy for your loved ones to access them. Start a 14-Day Free Trial.
Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions:
I have initiated the Microsoft next of kin process, and Ms has told me the email doesn't exist. What could be the problem?
In most cases, Microsoft deletes email addresses after nine months of inactivity. Ensure you've submitted your access request within that time.
What do I do if I don't receive my Microsoft shipment or get a damaged disc?
Every Microsoft package has a tracker that updates the recipient of its location. If the tracker says the package has arrived, but you haven't received it, it's probably lost. Ask Microsoft to resend another CD. You can also ask for a new disc if the one you got is damaged.
What happens to a Google Account when the owner dies?
Google will delete the account if it stays inactive for more than a year. Nobody can access the account before its deactivation. The next of kin process only grants access to emails, contact lists and address pages.
I can't access the contents of a loved one's hard drive through another computer. What should I do?
Sometimes, users encrypt their hard drives using programs like BitLocker. If that's the case, you must have the access key to access the drive's data.
Related Articles
How To Get Into a Deceased Person's Computer (Microsoft & Apple)
Amanda Dvorak
January 31, 2023
|
Besides the emotional trauma that comes with losing a loved one, you may also have to grapple with struggling to gain access to their computer.
This task could be pretty challenging unless the deceased person had a family password manager.
So, how do you get into a deceased person's computer? If you don't have the logins, request access from their account provider. For example, Microsoft's Next of Kin process allows family members to view their deceased’s emails and contact lists. Alternatively, you can insert the computer’s hard drive into another system and extract its contents.
While I can’t guarantee that you will be able to access your loved one’s computer with 100% success, below I’m going to give you several things to try, which from my experience, has worked most of the time.
After reading this article, you’ll learn:
Why it might sometimes be challenging to break into a deceased person's computer
How to get into a deceased person's Windows or Microsoft computer
How to access a deceased person's Apple or Mac computer
The Truth About Trying To Get Into A Deceased Person's Computer
Before doing anything, you must accept one truth—you are literally breaking into your loved one's computer.
Ask yourself if the deceased person would be okay with family members or friends accessing their devices this way. It's important to consider your intentions.
Do you want to access the computer for good or bad reasons?
Regardless, a computer's security system does not care whether your intentions are pure or not.
Most modern-day devices have complex, intent-agnostic security features to prevent unauthorized access. From sophisticated passwords to multifactor authentication, these intrusion prevention techniques thwart access attempts from all unknown users.
Unless the deceased person added you as a next of kin or granted you access rights through the provider itself (i.e. Apple or Microsoft), you will likely encounter several barriers.
If you have the loved one's username and password, all you have to do is to log into their account. If not, the steps outlined in this article can help you retrieve most, if not all, of the data and files from a deceased person's computer.
If you don’t find success with the steps below, you might need to consider outsourcing help from a forensic expert (more on this below).
How to Access a Deceased Person's Windows or Microsoft Computer
Below are eight steps to help you through this process:
1. Back up an Image of the Hard Drive and Access Its Content Through Another Computer
The first step is creating an image backup of the deceased’s computer. An image backup is a copy of the device’s files and data.
Creating an image backup of a deceased person's computer's hard drive helps you access the machine's content and ensures you have an extra copy of its files and data in case it crashes.
Turn on an alternative computer and follow the steps below:
Create an emergency recovery disc
An emergency recovery disc is a diskette or USB drive that allows you to back up images of a system's essential files.
To create one, you require a USB drive with at least 16GB of space.
Plug the USB drive into the alternative computer
Open Microsoft's Media Creation Tool. If you're using Windows 10, click here. Windows 11 users can access the tool by clicking here.
Download and run the .exe file and click on Create installation media
Select the ISO file and save it on the diskette
If you're using Windows 7, type Backup and Restore in the search box > Click Create a system repair disc > Click Create disc.
Configure the drive to enable or boot other computers
When you create an emergency recovery disc using Microsoft's inbuilt tool, it can only generate hard drive backups of the computer that has created it.
If you want to use the disc to obtain backups of your loved one's files, you must first configure it using third-party software, such as Rufus, Macrium or AOMEI Backupper Standard.
Ensure the software you're using is compatible with both computers and supports your Windows version. If you're using Rufus:
Install and open the software on the alternative computer
Click Device and choose the USB drive
Go to Boot selection and select your Windows ISO
Click on Windows To Go under the Image Option
Click Start
Wait for the download to finish and remove the drive.
If you're using AOMEI Backupper Standard:
Install and open the software on the alternative computer
Click on Tools
Select Create Bootable Media
Choose an appropriate Bootable Disc Type. We recommend Windows PE because it offers a broader range of operations than Linux.
Click Next
Select Burn to CD/DVD or any other portable media you're using and click on Next.
Wait for the download to finish and remove the drive.
If you're using Macrium:
Install and open the Macrium Reflect software on the alternative computer
Click on Other Tasks
Choose the Create Rescue Media option
Select your diskette
Click on Build and then OK
Wait for the process to finish, click the Close button and remove the drive.
Use the emergency recovery disc to create an image backup of the deceased person's computer drive
Insert the disc into your loved one's computer and reboot the device using the following steps:
Turn on the computer
At the startup screen, press F11 to open the boot menu. Some computers use different keys. Check the instructions at the bottom of the startup screen.
Select the emergency recovery disc (USB drive or CD/DVD) to boot into the computer's Window environment
If this doesn't work, click on Delete or F2 at the startup screen > Go to Boot Order > Drag your emergency recovery disc to the top of the list.
Wait for the computer to boot into a new Windows environment and remove the recovery disc.
Use another computer to access the image backups
Insert the USB disc into your computer and open File Explorer.
If everything goes well and the drive isn't corrupted, you should be able to see a copy of the loved one's hard drive.
Note that if the deceased person had an extra layer of protection, such as BitLocker, you must have their recovery key to access the hard drive's content.
2. Log in With the Loved One's Microsoft Account
To access a deceased person’s computer on a Windows device, you can also initiate the Microsoft next-of-kin process.
This process is only viable if the loved one has a Windows Live Hotmail (ending in windowslive.com or live.com) or MSN Hotmail (ending in msn.com or hotmail.com) email account.
It allows family members to request access to a deceased person's emails, contact lists, and address pages.
You must first verify your identity by submitting a marriage certificate, birth certificate, signed power of attorney, copy of the deceased's will, or photocopy of your government ID.
Besides proof of kinship, Microsoft also requires applicants to submit proof of death, such as a death certificate, funeral director's statement, or a coroner's statement of inquest into the loved one's death.
If you have these documents, scan and send them to Microsoft via email or fax at (425) 708-7951 alongside the following details:
The loved one's first and last name
An approximation of when the deceased created the account
The deceased's date of birth
An approximation of when the loved one last checked their account
The type of computer you're using
The deceased's email address
Your shipping address
After submitting your request, Microsoft will get back to you in approximately three business days. They will then verify your documents and respond in a day.
If your documents are valid, they will send you a CD with the deceased person's data in seven days.
3. Change the Computer's Administrator Password
This option is only available if the loved one has an older version of Windows (below Windows 10).
Before changing the password, use an emergency recovery disc to create a backup of the computer's hard drive for safety. (Follow step 1 for how to do this.)
Next, download and install the Offline NT Password and Registry Editor and copy it to a USB drive. You can also buy a USB version of the program.
Insert the USB drive or CD into the loved one's computer
At the startup screen, click on F11 to boot the machine into the recovery disc
Continually press the Enter button until you see "Edit user data and passwords" on the screen
Press the Enter button again and select the account you want to access
Press Enter and click on 1 to clear the account's password
Press Enter again and type q and repress the Enter button
Type y and press Enter to write the changes to the disc
Remove the USB drive and reboot your machine. The Microsoft account won't request a password.
4. Remove and Attach the Drive to Another Computer
If all you want from the computer is files and data from the drive and not access to the user's Windows account or installed programs, remove the hard drive and attach it to another system.
Attaching the drive to your computer enables you to explore or attract its content.
The only roadblock to this solution is if the loved one used additional security features, such as data encryption to safeguard their data. In that case, you need the access key.
Related Article: How To Organize Your Digital Information
How To Access a Deceased Person's Apple or Mac Computer
If the deceased person logged into their Apple or Mac computer with a Microsoft account, you could use either of the steps mentioned above. If not, try the options below:
1. Log into the Computer With Their Apple ID
Unlike Microsoft, Apple makes accessing a deceased person's Apple or Mac computer a little easier. If you have their Apple ID and password, use them to log into the device. If not, you can easily change the logins using the following steps:
Open the Apple Support application on another Apple computer
If the device doesn't have the app, download it from App Store
Open the app and tap Passwords & Security
Click on Reset Apple ID password, then Get Started
Follow the on-screen instructions and use the loved one's phone number to reset the password
2. Ask Apple for Access to the Deceased Person's Apple Account
If you don't have your loved one's login or phone number, you can request access to their Apple Account.
Unlike in the Microsoft next of kin process, here you need first to obtain a court order validating you as the deceased person's executor or a rightful heir to their data.
The court order must specify that the deceased allowed you to access their digital accounts before their demise.
Once you've obtained it, submit an access request to Apple alongside the following details:
The loved one's name.
Their Apple ID (typically their email address)
Your name
Proof that the deceased person authorized you to make an access request
Apple will validate your request and help you reset the computer's password. With the new logins, you will access the deceased's devices and iCloud, enabling you to view or extract their data.
If Nothing Works, Outsource Help To A Forensic Expert
If you've tried all the above techniques and still can't get into the deceased person's computer, consider seeking the help of a forensic specialist.
These professionals have the training and experience to bypass passwords and other simple security features.
Consulting a forensic analyst can also help determine the computer's encryption level. If it has complex encryption, you might be unable to recover its content.
Google “forensic computer investigator near me” to find someone in your area.
How To Make It Easy for Loved Ones to Access Your Computer
As you can see, getting into a deceased person's computer can be pretty daunting.
Fortunately, you can save your loved ones from this hassle by allowing them emergency access to your devices. You can write your logins down and share them with a trusted next of kin or use a family password manager.
Trustworthy is a Family Operating System that allows users to organize and safeguard their families' essential files and data.
We offer a central place where you can store all your logins and make it easy for your loved ones to access them. Start a 14-Day Free Trial.
Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions:
I have initiated the Microsoft next of kin process, and Ms has told me the email doesn't exist. What could be the problem?
In most cases, Microsoft deletes email addresses after nine months of inactivity. Ensure you've submitted your access request within that time.
What do I do if I don't receive my Microsoft shipment or get a damaged disc?
Every Microsoft package has a tracker that updates the recipient of its location. If the tracker says the package has arrived, but you haven't received it, it's probably lost. Ask Microsoft to resend another CD. You can also ask for a new disc if the one you got is damaged.
What happens to a Google Account when the owner dies?
Google will delete the account if it stays inactive for more than a year. Nobody can access the account before its deactivation. The next of kin process only grants access to emails, contact lists and address pages.
I can't access the contents of a loved one's hard drive through another computer. What should I do?
Sometimes, users encrypt their hard drives using programs like BitLocker. If that's the case, you must have the access key to access the drive's data.
Related Articles
How To Get Into a Deceased Person's Computer (Microsoft & Apple)
Amanda Dvorak
January 31, 2023
|
The intelligent digital vault for families
Trustworthy protects and optimizes important family information so you can save time, money, and enjoy peace of mind
Besides the emotional trauma that comes with losing a loved one, you may also have to grapple with struggling to gain access to their computer.
This task could be pretty challenging unless the deceased person had a family password manager.
So, how do you get into a deceased person's computer? If you don't have the logins, request access from their account provider. For example, Microsoft's Next of Kin process allows family members to view their deceased’s emails and contact lists. Alternatively, you can insert the computer’s hard drive into another system and extract its contents.
While I can’t guarantee that you will be able to access your loved one’s computer with 100% success, below I’m going to give you several things to try, which from my experience, has worked most of the time.
After reading this article, you’ll learn:
Why it might sometimes be challenging to break into a deceased person's computer
How to get into a deceased person's Windows or Microsoft computer
How to access a deceased person's Apple or Mac computer
The Truth About Trying To Get Into A Deceased Person's Computer
Before doing anything, you must accept one truth—you are literally breaking into your loved one's computer.
Ask yourself if the deceased person would be okay with family members or friends accessing their devices this way. It's important to consider your intentions.
Do you want to access the computer for good or bad reasons?
Regardless, a computer's security system does not care whether your intentions are pure or not.
Most modern-day devices have complex, intent-agnostic security features to prevent unauthorized access. From sophisticated passwords to multifactor authentication, these intrusion prevention techniques thwart access attempts from all unknown users.
Unless the deceased person added you as a next of kin or granted you access rights through the provider itself (i.e. Apple or Microsoft), you will likely encounter several barriers.
If you have the loved one's username and password, all you have to do is to log into their account. If not, the steps outlined in this article can help you retrieve most, if not all, of the data and files from a deceased person's computer.
If you don’t find success with the steps below, you might need to consider outsourcing help from a forensic expert (more on this below).
How to Access a Deceased Person's Windows or Microsoft Computer
Below are eight steps to help you through this process:
1. Back up an Image of the Hard Drive and Access Its Content Through Another Computer
The first step is creating an image backup of the deceased’s computer. An image backup is a copy of the device’s files and data.
Creating an image backup of a deceased person's computer's hard drive helps you access the machine's content and ensures you have an extra copy of its files and data in case it crashes.
Turn on an alternative computer and follow the steps below:
Create an emergency recovery disc
An emergency recovery disc is a diskette or USB drive that allows you to back up images of a system's essential files.
To create one, you require a USB drive with at least 16GB of space.
Plug the USB drive into the alternative computer
Open Microsoft's Media Creation Tool. If you're using Windows 10, click here. Windows 11 users can access the tool by clicking here.
Download and run the .exe file and click on Create installation media
Select the ISO file and save it on the diskette
If you're using Windows 7, type Backup and Restore in the search box > Click Create a system repair disc > Click Create disc.
Configure the drive to enable or boot other computers
When you create an emergency recovery disc using Microsoft's inbuilt tool, it can only generate hard drive backups of the computer that has created it.
If you want to use the disc to obtain backups of your loved one's files, you must first configure it using third-party software, such as Rufus, Macrium or AOMEI Backupper Standard.
Ensure the software you're using is compatible with both computers and supports your Windows version. If you're using Rufus:
Install and open the software on the alternative computer
Click Device and choose the USB drive
Go to Boot selection and select your Windows ISO
Click on Windows To Go under the Image Option
Click Start
Wait for the download to finish and remove the drive.
If you're using AOMEI Backupper Standard:
Install and open the software on the alternative computer
Click on Tools
Select Create Bootable Media
Choose an appropriate Bootable Disc Type. We recommend Windows PE because it offers a broader range of operations than Linux.
Click Next
Select Burn to CD/DVD or any other portable media you're using and click on Next.
Wait for the download to finish and remove the drive.
If you're using Macrium:
Install and open the Macrium Reflect software on the alternative computer
Click on Other Tasks
Choose the Create Rescue Media option
Select your diskette
Click on Build and then OK
Wait for the process to finish, click the Close button and remove the drive.
Use the emergency recovery disc to create an image backup of the deceased person's computer drive
Insert the disc into your loved one's computer and reboot the device using the following steps:
Turn on the computer
At the startup screen, press F11 to open the boot menu. Some computers use different keys. Check the instructions at the bottom of the startup screen.
Select the emergency recovery disc (USB drive or CD/DVD) to boot into the computer's Window environment
If this doesn't work, click on Delete or F2 at the startup screen > Go to Boot Order > Drag your emergency recovery disc to the top of the list.
Wait for the computer to boot into a new Windows environment and remove the recovery disc.
Use another computer to access the image backups
Insert the USB disc into your computer and open File Explorer.
If everything goes well and the drive isn't corrupted, you should be able to see a copy of the loved one's hard drive.
Note that if the deceased person had an extra layer of protection, such as BitLocker, you must have their recovery key to access the hard drive's content.
2. Log in With the Loved One's Microsoft Account
To access a deceased person’s computer on a Windows device, you can also initiate the Microsoft next-of-kin process.
This process is only viable if the loved one has a Windows Live Hotmail (ending in windowslive.com or live.com) or MSN Hotmail (ending in msn.com or hotmail.com) email account.
It allows family members to request access to a deceased person's emails, contact lists, and address pages.
You must first verify your identity by submitting a marriage certificate, birth certificate, signed power of attorney, copy of the deceased's will, or photocopy of your government ID.
Besides proof of kinship, Microsoft also requires applicants to submit proof of death, such as a death certificate, funeral director's statement, or a coroner's statement of inquest into the loved one's death.
If you have these documents, scan and send them to Microsoft via email or fax at (425) 708-7951 alongside the following details:
The loved one's first and last name
An approximation of when the deceased created the account
The deceased's date of birth
An approximation of when the loved one last checked their account
The type of computer you're using
The deceased's email address
Your shipping address
After submitting your request, Microsoft will get back to you in approximately three business days. They will then verify your documents and respond in a day.
If your documents are valid, they will send you a CD with the deceased person's data in seven days.
3. Change the Computer's Administrator Password
This option is only available if the loved one has an older version of Windows (below Windows 10).
Before changing the password, use an emergency recovery disc to create a backup of the computer's hard drive for safety. (Follow step 1 for how to do this.)
Next, download and install the Offline NT Password and Registry Editor and copy it to a USB drive. You can also buy a USB version of the program.
Insert the USB drive or CD into the loved one's computer
At the startup screen, click on F11 to boot the machine into the recovery disc
Continually press the Enter button until you see "Edit user data and passwords" on the screen
Press the Enter button again and select the account you want to access
Press Enter and click on 1 to clear the account's password
Press Enter again and type q and repress the Enter button
Type y and press Enter to write the changes to the disc
Remove the USB drive and reboot your machine. The Microsoft account won't request a password.
4. Remove and Attach the Drive to Another Computer
If all you want from the computer is files and data from the drive and not access to the user's Windows account or installed programs, remove the hard drive and attach it to another system.
Attaching the drive to your computer enables you to explore or attract its content.
The only roadblock to this solution is if the loved one used additional security features, such as data encryption to safeguard their data. In that case, you need the access key.
Related Article: How To Organize Your Digital Information
How To Access a Deceased Person's Apple or Mac Computer
If the deceased person logged into their Apple or Mac computer with a Microsoft account, you could use either of the steps mentioned above. If not, try the options below:
1. Log into the Computer With Their Apple ID
Unlike Microsoft, Apple makes accessing a deceased person's Apple or Mac computer a little easier. If you have their Apple ID and password, use them to log into the device. If not, you can easily change the logins using the following steps:
Open the Apple Support application on another Apple computer
If the device doesn't have the app, download it from App Store
Open the app and tap Passwords & Security
Click on Reset Apple ID password, then Get Started
Follow the on-screen instructions and use the loved one's phone number to reset the password
2. Ask Apple for Access to the Deceased Person's Apple Account
If you don't have your loved one's login or phone number, you can request access to their Apple Account.
Unlike in the Microsoft next of kin process, here you need first to obtain a court order validating you as the deceased person's executor or a rightful heir to their data.
The court order must specify that the deceased allowed you to access their digital accounts before their demise.
Once you've obtained it, submit an access request to Apple alongside the following details:
The loved one's name.
Their Apple ID (typically their email address)
Your name
Proof that the deceased person authorized you to make an access request
Apple will validate your request and help you reset the computer's password. With the new logins, you will access the deceased's devices and iCloud, enabling you to view or extract their data.
If Nothing Works, Outsource Help To A Forensic Expert
If you've tried all the above techniques and still can't get into the deceased person's computer, consider seeking the help of a forensic specialist.
These professionals have the training and experience to bypass passwords and other simple security features.
Consulting a forensic analyst can also help determine the computer's encryption level. If it has complex encryption, you might be unable to recover its content.
Google “forensic computer investigator near me” to find someone in your area.
How To Make It Easy for Loved Ones to Access Your Computer
As you can see, getting into a deceased person's computer can be pretty daunting.
Fortunately, you can save your loved ones from this hassle by allowing them emergency access to your devices. You can write your logins down and share them with a trusted next of kin or use a family password manager.
Trustworthy is a Family Operating System that allows users to organize and safeguard their families' essential files and data.
We offer a central place where you can store all your logins and make it easy for your loved ones to access them. Start a 14-Day Free Trial.
Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions:
I have initiated the Microsoft next of kin process, and Ms has told me the email doesn't exist. What could be the problem?
In most cases, Microsoft deletes email addresses after nine months of inactivity. Ensure you've submitted your access request within that time.
What do I do if I don't receive my Microsoft shipment or get a damaged disc?
Every Microsoft package has a tracker that updates the recipient of its location. If the tracker says the package has arrived, but you haven't received it, it's probably lost. Ask Microsoft to resend another CD. You can also ask for a new disc if the one you got is damaged.
What happens to a Google Account when the owner dies?
Google will delete the account if it stays inactive for more than a year. Nobody can access the account before its deactivation. The next of kin process only grants access to emails, contact lists and address pages.
I can't access the contents of a loved one's hard drive through another computer. What should I do?
Sometimes, users encrypt their hard drives using programs like BitLocker. If that's the case, you must have the access key to access the drive's data.
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Besides the emotional trauma that comes with losing a loved one, you may also have to grapple with struggling to gain access to their computer.
This task could be pretty challenging unless the deceased person had a family password manager.
So, how do you get into a deceased person's computer? If you don't have the logins, request access from their account provider. For example, Microsoft's Next of Kin process allows family members to view their deceased’s emails and contact lists. Alternatively, you can insert the computer’s hard drive into another system and extract its contents.
While I can’t guarantee that you will be able to access your loved one’s computer with 100% success, below I’m going to give you several things to try, which from my experience, has worked most of the time.
After reading this article, you’ll learn:
Why it might sometimes be challenging to break into a deceased person's computer
How to get into a deceased person's Windows or Microsoft computer
How to access a deceased person's Apple or Mac computer
The Truth About Trying To Get Into A Deceased Person's Computer
Before doing anything, you must accept one truth—you are literally breaking into your loved one's computer.
Ask yourself if the deceased person would be okay with family members or friends accessing their devices this way. It's important to consider your intentions.
Do you want to access the computer for good or bad reasons?
Regardless, a computer's security system does not care whether your intentions are pure or not.
Most modern-day devices have complex, intent-agnostic security features to prevent unauthorized access. From sophisticated passwords to multifactor authentication, these intrusion prevention techniques thwart access attempts from all unknown users.
Unless the deceased person added you as a next of kin or granted you access rights through the provider itself (i.e. Apple or Microsoft), you will likely encounter several barriers.
If you have the loved one's username and password, all you have to do is to log into their account. If not, the steps outlined in this article can help you retrieve most, if not all, of the data and files from a deceased person's computer.
If you don’t find success with the steps below, you might need to consider outsourcing help from a forensic expert (more on this below).
How to Access a Deceased Person's Windows or Microsoft Computer
Below are eight steps to help you through this process:
1. Back up an Image of the Hard Drive and Access Its Content Through Another Computer
The first step is creating an image backup of the deceased’s computer. An image backup is a copy of the device’s files and data.
Creating an image backup of a deceased person's computer's hard drive helps you access the machine's content and ensures you have an extra copy of its files and data in case it crashes.
Turn on an alternative computer and follow the steps below:
Create an emergency recovery disc
An emergency recovery disc is a diskette or USB drive that allows you to back up images of a system's essential files.
To create one, you require a USB drive with at least 16GB of space.
Plug the USB drive into the alternative computer
Open Microsoft's Media Creation Tool. If you're using Windows 10, click here. Windows 11 users can access the tool by clicking here.
Download and run the .exe file and click on Create installation media
Select the ISO file and save it on the diskette
If you're using Windows 7, type Backup and Restore in the search box > Click Create a system repair disc > Click Create disc.
Configure the drive to enable or boot other computers
When you create an emergency recovery disc using Microsoft's inbuilt tool, it can only generate hard drive backups of the computer that has created it.
If you want to use the disc to obtain backups of your loved one's files, you must first configure it using third-party software, such as Rufus, Macrium or AOMEI Backupper Standard.
Ensure the software you're using is compatible with both computers and supports your Windows version. If you're using Rufus:
Install and open the software on the alternative computer
Click Device and choose the USB drive
Go to Boot selection and select your Windows ISO
Click on Windows To Go under the Image Option
Click Start
Wait for the download to finish and remove the drive.
If you're using AOMEI Backupper Standard:
Install and open the software on the alternative computer
Click on Tools
Select Create Bootable Media
Choose an appropriate Bootable Disc Type. We recommend Windows PE because it offers a broader range of operations than Linux.
Click Next
Select Burn to CD/DVD or any other portable media you're using and click on Next.
Wait for the download to finish and remove the drive.
If you're using Macrium:
Install and open the Macrium Reflect software on the alternative computer
Click on Other Tasks
Choose the Create Rescue Media option
Select your diskette
Click on Build and then OK
Wait for the process to finish, click the Close button and remove the drive.
Use the emergency recovery disc to create an image backup of the deceased person's computer drive
Insert the disc into your loved one's computer and reboot the device using the following steps:
Turn on the computer
At the startup screen, press F11 to open the boot menu. Some computers use different keys. Check the instructions at the bottom of the startup screen.
Select the emergency recovery disc (USB drive or CD/DVD) to boot into the computer's Window environment
If this doesn't work, click on Delete or F2 at the startup screen > Go to Boot Order > Drag your emergency recovery disc to the top of the list.
Wait for the computer to boot into a new Windows environment and remove the recovery disc.
Use another computer to access the image backups
Insert the USB disc into your computer and open File Explorer.
If everything goes well and the drive isn't corrupted, you should be able to see a copy of the loved one's hard drive.
Note that if the deceased person had an extra layer of protection, such as BitLocker, you must have their recovery key to access the hard drive's content.
2. Log in With the Loved One's Microsoft Account
To access a deceased person’s computer on a Windows device, you can also initiate the Microsoft next-of-kin process.
This process is only viable if the loved one has a Windows Live Hotmail (ending in windowslive.com or live.com) or MSN Hotmail (ending in msn.com or hotmail.com) email account.
It allows family members to request access to a deceased person's emails, contact lists, and address pages.
You must first verify your identity by submitting a marriage certificate, birth certificate, signed power of attorney, copy of the deceased's will, or photocopy of your government ID.
Besides proof of kinship, Microsoft also requires applicants to submit proof of death, such as a death certificate, funeral director's statement, or a coroner's statement of inquest into the loved one's death.
If you have these documents, scan and send them to Microsoft via email or fax at (425) 708-7951 alongside the following details:
The loved one's first and last name
An approximation of when the deceased created the account
The deceased's date of birth
An approximation of when the loved one last checked their account
The type of computer you're using
The deceased's email address
Your shipping address
After submitting your request, Microsoft will get back to you in approximately three business days. They will then verify your documents and respond in a day.
If your documents are valid, they will send you a CD with the deceased person's data in seven days.
3. Change the Computer's Administrator Password
This option is only available if the loved one has an older version of Windows (below Windows 10).
Before changing the password, use an emergency recovery disc to create a backup of the computer's hard drive for safety. (Follow step 1 for how to do this.)
Next, download and install the Offline NT Password and Registry Editor and copy it to a USB drive. You can also buy a USB version of the program.
Insert the USB drive or CD into the loved one's computer
At the startup screen, click on F11 to boot the machine into the recovery disc
Continually press the Enter button until you see "Edit user data and passwords" on the screen
Press the Enter button again and select the account you want to access
Press Enter and click on 1 to clear the account's password
Press Enter again and type q and repress the Enter button
Type y and press Enter to write the changes to the disc
Remove the USB drive and reboot your machine. The Microsoft account won't request a password.
4. Remove and Attach the Drive to Another Computer
If all you want from the computer is files and data from the drive and not access to the user's Windows account or installed programs, remove the hard drive and attach it to another system.
Attaching the drive to your computer enables you to explore or attract its content.
The only roadblock to this solution is if the loved one used additional security features, such as data encryption to safeguard their data. In that case, you need the access key.
Related Article: How To Organize Your Digital Information
How To Access a Deceased Person's Apple or Mac Computer
If the deceased person logged into their Apple or Mac computer with a Microsoft account, you could use either of the steps mentioned above. If not, try the options below:
1. Log into the Computer With Their Apple ID
Unlike Microsoft, Apple makes accessing a deceased person's Apple or Mac computer a little easier. If you have their Apple ID and password, use them to log into the device. If not, you can easily change the logins using the following steps:
Open the Apple Support application on another Apple computer
If the device doesn't have the app, download it from App Store
Open the app and tap Passwords & Security
Click on Reset Apple ID password, then Get Started
Follow the on-screen instructions and use the loved one's phone number to reset the password
2. Ask Apple for Access to the Deceased Person's Apple Account
If you don't have your loved one's login or phone number, you can request access to their Apple Account.
Unlike in the Microsoft next of kin process, here you need first to obtain a court order validating you as the deceased person's executor or a rightful heir to their data.
The court order must specify that the deceased allowed you to access their digital accounts before their demise.
Once you've obtained it, submit an access request to Apple alongside the following details:
The loved one's name.
Their Apple ID (typically their email address)
Your name
Proof that the deceased person authorized you to make an access request
Apple will validate your request and help you reset the computer's password. With the new logins, you will access the deceased's devices and iCloud, enabling you to view or extract their data.
If Nothing Works, Outsource Help To A Forensic Expert
If you've tried all the above techniques and still can't get into the deceased person's computer, consider seeking the help of a forensic specialist.
These professionals have the training and experience to bypass passwords and other simple security features.
Consulting a forensic analyst can also help determine the computer's encryption level. If it has complex encryption, you might be unable to recover its content.
Google “forensic computer investigator near me” to find someone in your area.
How To Make It Easy for Loved Ones to Access Your Computer
As you can see, getting into a deceased person's computer can be pretty daunting.
Fortunately, you can save your loved ones from this hassle by allowing them emergency access to your devices. You can write your logins down and share them with a trusted next of kin or use a family password manager.
Trustworthy is a Family Operating System that allows users to organize and safeguard their families' essential files and data.
We offer a central place where you can store all your logins and make it easy for your loved ones to access them. Start a 14-Day Free Trial.
Troubleshooting and Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions:
I have initiated the Microsoft next of kin process, and Ms has told me the email doesn't exist. What could be the problem?
In most cases, Microsoft deletes email addresses after nine months of inactivity. Ensure you've submitted your access request within that time.
What do I do if I don't receive my Microsoft shipment or get a damaged disc?
Every Microsoft package has a tracker that updates the recipient of its location. If the tracker says the package has arrived, but you haven't received it, it's probably lost. Ask Microsoft to resend another CD. You can also ask for a new disc if the one you got is damaged.
What happens to a Google Account when the owner dies?
Google will delete the account if it stays inactive for more than a year. Nobody can access the account before its deactivation. The next of kin process only grants access to emails, contact lists and address pages.
I can't access the contents of a loved one's hard drive through another computer. What should I do?
Sometimes, users encrypt their hard drives using programs like BitLocker. If that's the case, you must have the access key to access the drive's data.
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Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Do Attorneys Keep Copies Of a Will? (4 Things To Know)
Do Attorneys Keep Copies Of a Will? (4 Things To Know)
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Estate Planning for a Special Needs Child (Complete Guide)
Estate Planning for a Special Needs Child (Complete Guide)
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Estate Planning For Childless Couples (Complete Guide)
Estate Planning For Childless Couples (Complete Guide)
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Estate Planning For Elderly Parents (Complete Guide)
Estate Planning For Elderly Parents (Complete Guide)
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Estate Planning For High Net Worth & Large Estates
Estate Planning For High Net Worth & Large Estates
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Estate Planning For Irresponsible Children (Complete Guide)
Estate Planning For Irresponsible Children (Complete Guide)
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
How To Get Power of Attorney For Parent With Dementia?
How To Get Power of Attorney For Parent With Dementia?
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
I Lost My Power of Attorney Papers, Now What?
I Lost My Power of Attorney Papers, Now What?
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Is It Better To Sell or Rent An Inherited House? (Pros & Cons)
Is It Better To Sell or Rent An Inherited House? (Pros & Cons)
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Is It Wrong To Move Away From Elderly Parents? My Advice
Is It Wrong To Move Away From Elderly Parents? My Advice
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Moving An Elderly Parent Into Your Home: What To Know
Moving An Elderly Parent Into Your Home: What To Know
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Moving An Elderly Parent to Another State: What To Know
Moving An Elderly Parent to Another State: What To Know
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
What If Witnesses To A Will Cannot Be Found? A Lawyer Answers
What If Witnesses To A Will Cannot Be Found? A Lawyer Answers
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
What To Bring To Estate Planning Meeting (Checklist)
What To Bring To Estate Planning Meeting (Checklist)
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
When Should You Get An Estate Plan? (According To A Lawyer)
When Should You Get An Estate Plan? (According To A Lawyer)
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Which Sibling Should Take Care of Elderly Parents?
Which Sibling Should Take Care of Elderly Parents?
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Who Can Override A Power of Attorney? (A Lawyer Answers)
Who Can Override A Power of Attorney? (A Lawyer Answers)
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Can Power of Attorney Sell Property Before Death?
Can Power of Attorney Sell Property Before Death?
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Can The Executor Of A Will Access Bank Accounts? (Yes, Here's How)
Can The Executor Of A Will Access Bank Accounts? (Yes, Here's How)
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Complete List of Things To Do For Elderly Parents (Checklist)
Complete List of Things To Do For Elderly Parents (Checklist)
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
How To Get Power of Attorney For A Deceased Person?
How To Get Power of Attorney For A Deceased Person?
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
How To Help Elderly Parents From A Distance? 7 Tips
How To Help Elderly Parents From A Distance? 7 Tips
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Legal Documents For Elderly Parents: Checklist
Legal Documents For Elderly Parents: Checklist
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
Selling Elderly Parents Home: How To Do It + Mistakes To Avoid
Selling Elderly Parents Home: How To Do It + Mistakes To Avoid
Apr 15, 2023
Apr 15, 2023
What To Do When A Sibling Is Manipulating Elderly Parents
What To Do When A Sibling Is Manipulating Elderly Parents
Apr 6, 2023
Apr 6, 2023
Can An Out of State Attorney Write My Will? (A Lawyer Answers)
Can An Out of State Attorney Write My Will? (A Lawyer Answers)
Mar 15, 2023
Mar 15, 2023
Settling an Estate: A Step-by-Step Guide
Settling an Estate: A Step-by-Step Guide
Feb 10, 2023
Feb 10, 2023
My Deceased Husband Received A Check In The Mail (4 Steps To Take)
My Deceased Husband Received A Check In The Mail (4 Steps To Take)
Feb 7, 2023
Feb 7, 2023
The Benefits of Working With an Experienced Estate Planning Attorney
The Benefits of Working With an Experienced Estate Planning Attorney
Feb 6, 2023
Feb 6, 2023
How To Track Elderly Parents' Phone (2 Options)
How To Track Elderly Parents' Phone (2 Options)
Feb 1, 2023
Feb 1, 2023
Can You Collect Your Parents' Social Security When They Die?
Can You Collect Your Parents' Social Security When They Die?
Feb 1, 2023
Feb 1, 2023
How Do I Stop VA Benefits When Someone Dies (Simple Guide)
How Do I Stop VA Benefits When Someone Dies (Simple Guide)
Feb 1, 2023
Feb 1, 2023
Can You Pay Money Into A Deceased Person's Bank Account?
Can You Pay Money Into A Deceased Person's Bank Account?
Feb 1, 2023
Feb 1, 2023
Deleting A Facebook Account When Someone Dies (Step by Step)
Deleting A Facebook Account When Someone Dies (Step by Step)
Feb 1, 2023
Feb 1, 2023
Does The DMV Know When Someone Dies?
Does The DMV Know When Someone Dies?
Feb 1, 2023
Feb 1, 2023
How To Find A Deceased Person's Lawyer (5 Ways)
How To Find A Deceased Person's Lawyer (5 Ways)
Feb 1, 2023
Feb 1, 2023
How To Plan A Celebration Of Life (10 Steps With Examples)
How To Plan A Celebration Of Life (10 Steps With Examples)
Feb 1, 2023
Feb 1, 2023
How To Stop Mail Of A Deceased Person? A Simple Guide
How To Stop Mail Of A Deceased Person? A Simple Guide
Feb 1, 2023
Feb 1, 2023
How to Stop Social Security Direct Deposit After Death
How to Stop Social Security Direct Deposit After Death
Feb 1, 2023
Feb 1, 2023
How To Transfer Firearms From A Deceased Person (3 Steps)
How To Transfer Firearms From A Deceased Person (3 Steps)
Feb 1, 2023
Feb 1, 2023
How To Write An Obituary (5 Steps With Examples)
How To Write An Obituary (5 Steps With Examples)
Feb 1, 2023
Feb 1, 2023
What Happens To A Leased Vehicle When Someone Dies?
What Happens To A Leased Vehicle When Someone Dies?
Jan 31, 2023
Jan 31, 2023
Do Wills Expire? 6 Things To Know
Do Wills Expire? 6 Things To Know
Jan 31, 2023
Jan 31, 2023
How To Get Into a Deceased Person's Computer (Microsoft & Apple)
How To Get Into a Deceased Person's Computer (Microsoft & Apple)
Jan 31, 2023
Jan 31, 2023
Why Do Funeral Homes Take Fingerprints of the Deceased?
Why Do Funeral Homes Take Fingerprints of the Deceased?
Jan 31, 2023
Jan 31, 2023
What To Do If Your Deceased Parents' Home Is In Foreclosure
What To Do If Your Deceased Parents' Home Is In Foreclosure
Jan 31, 2023
Jan 31, 2023
Questions To Ask An Estate Attorney After Death (Checklist)
Questions To Ask An Estate Attorney After Death (Checklist)
Jan 31, 2023
Jan 31, 2023
What Happens If a Deceased Individual Owes Taxes?
What Happens If a Deceased Individual Owes Taxes?
Jan 31, 2023
Jan 31, 2023
Components of Estate Planning: 6 Things To Consider
Components of Estate Planning: 6 Things To Consider
Jan 22, 2023
Jan 22, 2023
What To Do If Insurance Check Is Made Out To A Deceased Person
What To Do If Insurance Check Is Made Out To A Deceased Person
Jan 8, 2023
Jan 8, 2023
What Does a Typical Estate Plan Include?
What Does a Typical Estate Plan Include?
Apr 15, 2022
Apr 15, 2022
Can I Do A Video Will? (Is It Legitimate & What To Consider)
Can I Do A Video Will? (Is It Legitimate & What To Consider)
Apr 15, 2022
Apr 15, 2022
Estate Planning For Green Card Holders (Complete Guide)
Estate Planning For Green Card Holders (Complete Guide)
Mar 2, 2022
Mar 2, 2022
What Does Your “Property” Mean?
What Does Your “Property” Mean?
Mar 2, 2022
Mar 2, 2022
What is the Uniform Trust Code? What is the Uniform Probate Code?
What is the Uniform Trust Code? What is the Uniform Probate Code?
Mar 2, 2022
Mar 2, 2022
Do You Need to Avoid Probate?
Do You Need to Avoid Probate?
Mar 2, 2022
Mar 2, 2022
How is a Trust Created?
How is a Trust Created?
Mar 2, 2022
Mar 2, 2022
What Are Advance Directives?
What Are Advance Directives?
Mar 2, 2022
Mar 2, 2022
What does a Trustee Do?
What does a Trustee Do?
Mar 2, 2022
Mar 2, 2022
What is an Estate Plan? (And why you need one)
What is an Estate Plan? (And why you need one)
Mar 2, 2022
Mar 2, 2022
What is Probate?
What is Probate?
Mar 2, 2022
Mar 2, 2022
What Is Your Domicile & Why It Matters
What Is Your Domicile & Why It Matters
Mar 2, 2022
Mar 2, 2022
What Is a Power of Attorney for Finances?
What Is a Power of Attorney for Finances?
Mar 1, 2022
Mar 1, 2022
Should your family consider an umbrella insurance policy?
Should your family consider an umbrella insurance policy?
Mar 1, 2022
Mar 1, 2022
Do I need a digital power of attorney?
Do I need a digital power of attorney?
Apr 6, 2020
Apr 6, 2020
What Exactly is a Trust?
What Exactly is a Trust?