As essential documents like living wills transition to digital formats, they offer unparalleled security, accessibility, and flexibility. A digital living will ensures that your medical and end-of-life preferences are safely stored and readily available whenever they are needed.

Key Takeaways 

• A digital living will is a legal document stored and accessed securely online.

• Storing your living will digitally ensures easy access, better organization, and secure sharing with trusted individuals.

• Trustworthy offers advanced security features, making it a safe and reliable option for long-term document management. 

Why Storing Your Living Will Online Is the Best Choice

Choosing digital storage for your living will provides numerous benefits that overcome the limitations of paper-based documents.

24/7 Accessibility for You and Your Trusted Contacts

Digital storage ensures that your important documents are always within reach. Whether you need to review them or grant access to a family member, healthcare provider, or legal professional, secure online storage eliminates the need for physical copies that can be misplaced or damaged.

Trustworthy's Family Operating System® allows you to set up a trusted network of family members, attorneys, and medical professionals, ensuring that the right people have access to your living will during a medical emergency.

Simplified Organization and Reduced Clutter

Going digital eliminates the burden of managing paper copies — not just for your living will but for other essential documents that play a critical role in healthcare decisions, estate planning, and financial security.

Instead of maintaining stacks of paper that can be lost, damaged, or difficult to locate when needed, digital storage ensures that everything is securely organized and instantly accessible.

With Trustworthy’s Autopilot filing system and Chrome extension, adding documents to the Family Operating System® is effortless. Automated reminders help ensure that your living will and other documents are kept up to date.

And if you’re looking for next-level support, you can get access to a Trustworthy Certified Expert™ through a Silver or Gold plan. These professionals offer personalized, one-on-one support, ensuring your wishes are clearly documented and shared.

A Stress-Free Solution for Your Loved Ones

Having all essential documents in one secure digital location removes the burden of searching through paperwork during critical moments. When your family needs quick access to your living will, they won’t have to sift through paper files or worry about missing pages.

The Security and Reliability of Digital Wills

Unmatched Security Measures

Security is a major concern in the digital world, with risks like data breaches, identity theft, and unauthorized access to sensitive information. Trustworthy addresses these issues with AES 256-bit encryption, multi-factor authentication, biometric security, physical security keys, and automated threat detection to keep your living will safe from unauthorized access.

It also employs tokenization, an advanced security method that replaces sensitive data with unique tokens, ensuring the original information is stored securely outside your Trustworthy account. This means your sensitive data is completely separate from your account, providing an extra layer of protection. Not even some banks offer this level of security.

Trustworthy is also SOC 2 Type 2 and SOC 3 compliant, as certified by the American Institute of CPAs, and compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Long-Term Accessibility and Reliability

Unlike physical copies, which can be lost or damaged, digital storage ensures your living will and other documents are permanently accessible. Trustworthy has been a leading choice for digital estate planning since 2020, providing families with a secure and organized way to manage their essential documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I revoke or delete my digital living will in the future?

Yes, you can change or delete your living will whenever you want. Be sure to notify your family members and trusted professionals of any changes.

How often should I update my living will?

Life changes, and so should your living will. Major life events — such as marriage, divorce, or new medical conditions — should prompt a review of your document.

What additional documents should I store with my living will?

It’s advisable to store related documents, such as a medical power of attorney and health insurance information. Keeping all these essential documents together in Trustworthy makes medical planning seamless for you and your loved ones.

Do I need a lawyer to create a living will?

Creating a digital living will is as simple as using an online template. However, consulting an attorney can provide assurance that your document complies with legal requirements in your state.

• Related: How to Create a Living Will