Logging Out: Preparing for Your Digital End of Life

Thirty years ago, “clearing out someone’s belongings” meant sorting through photo albums, filing cabinets, and maybe a few floppy disks. Today, our digital lives span dozens of platforms, hundreds of passwords, and countless precious memories stored in the cloud. For Canadian families, preparing for digital end-of-life has become as important as writing a traditional will.

Healthcare substitute decision maker discussing advance care planning with doctor

Healthcare Substitute Decision Maker

When it comes to planning for future healthcare needs, few roles are as important—or as misunderstood—as that of the healthcare Substitute Decision Maker (SDM). Understanding what a healthcare substitute decision maker is and does is essential for everyone. This person becomes the voice for someone who can no longer speak for themselves, making critical healthcare decisions based on the person’s previously expressed wishes.