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What Happens to My Facebook Account After I Die?

August 3, 2016 by Gaby Coronado

A lot of us have Facebook accounts where we share comments and pictures about our lives with Facebook friends.  Sometimes those treasured pictures are uploaded directly to Facebook without saving copies.  What happens then if we want to leave those pictures or our witty commentaries to our family once we pass away?  Can we?

On the other hand, what can we do if we do not want to share our Facebook content with anyone after our death?  Can we do something about that?

Yes.  Facebook has adopted the “Legacy Contact” which allows you to assign a legacy contact or delete your Facebook account upon your death.

If you decide to assign a legacy contact, he or she will be able to download what you have shared on Facebook, to include photos, videos and info from the About section of your profile.  However, your private messages will not be included.  https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=security&section=memorialization&view

Your account will be memorialized and your legacy contact will be allowed to download an archive of photos and videos you uploaded, wall posts, profile and contact information, events, and your friend list.  (For more information on “Memorialized Accounts” please visit : https://www.facebook.com/help/103897939701143.)  The legacy contact will NOT have access to items synced but not posted.  Access to those items must be granted using a will or other legal document.

In the event that you do not want a Facebook account after you have passed away, Facebook provides you with an option for the account to be permanently deleted after you pass away.

So, How Do I Set Up a Legacy Contact on Facebook?

 

First:  Go to your account “Privacy Shortcuts” and click on “See More Settings.”

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Second:  Go to the “Security” option on the left side of the screen to open up the “security settings.”  Towards the bottom you will find the “Legacy Contact” option.  Click “Edit” to the right of “Legacy Contact.”

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Third:  Here you will be allowed to select your legacy contact, provide permission to archive your data.  If you want to delete your account after you pass away, you can select “Account Deletion.”

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As you can see below, I have selected my legacy contact and given permission for data archive.

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Finally:  Facebook will prompt you to send a message to your Legacy Contact notifying them that they will be your Legacy Contact.

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Operation Medicine Cabinet, October 24, 2020 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in different locations throughout the region. Make sure to drop off your expired medications and sharps.Several locations in our area will be collecting expired and unused medications on October 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Medication collected will be safely disposed of. Mark your calendars so you don’t forget to take advantage of this great service!
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I’m excited to be attending the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys 2020 Fall (virtual) Summit the next 4 days!
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Another great article by Steve Harnett, Director of Education, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, Inc. This one directly impacts my friends and family born in Puerto Rico. Please pay special attention!

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Puerto Ricans living in the U.S., their taxable estate includes their worldwide assets, no matter where their assets are located.

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Great advice from Steve Hartnett, Director of Education, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. I would also add the need to have a Legal and Financial Durable Power of Attorney. Everyone over the age of 18 should have these documents.

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In today’s pandemic, it’s more important than ever to make sure your estate planning documents are current.

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This is a great resource in our community for those who have family members, young and old, who tend to wonder. Although the post is from Stafford county, this resource is also available in other counties/cities.
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