Free Download · Canadian 2026
A simple checklist for your digital life.
Most people have over 100 online accounts. Very few leave clear instructions. The Digital Estate Checklist is a free, practical PDF and spreadsheet for organize what matters, in about an hour.
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Six sections, designed to be filled in section by section. No fluff. No fear-mongering. Just the things that matter, in the order they matter.
Phone access
Devices, unlock methods, biometric fallbacks, and Apple/Google legacy contacts.
Email accounts
Primary, recovery, and provider-specific recovery setup for each address.
Subscriptions
Recurring services tied to cards, emails, and app stores, so they can be cancelled cleanly.
Documents
Where critical documents live: wills, deeds, insurance, tax records, identity documents.
Cloud storage
Photo libraries, file storage, sync services, and where the only copies of memories actually live.
Crypto instructions
Wallet types, exchanges, recovery method, without writing seed phrases in plain text.
Free PDF + Spreadsheet
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No payment. No card. One email and the guide arrives instantly. Canadian edition with certificate of appointment of estate trustee terminology and CRA references.
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Frequently asked.
What is a digital estate checklist?
A structured list of the online accounts, devices, subscriptions and digital assets a person owns, with instructions for how each should be accessed, transferred or closed if they become incapacitated or pass away.
Is the checklist really free?
Yes. The PDF and spreadsheet are free with an email address. No payment, no card, no auto-billing.
What format does the download come in?
Two files: a printable PDF guide and an editable spreadsheet (XLSX, also opens in Google Sheets and Numbers) you can fill in section by section.
Is this specific to Canada?
The Canadian edition references CRA, certificate of appointment of estate trustee and locally-relevant banking terms. The structure is universal, and editions are also available for the other major English-speaking markets. Switch with the region selector.
Should I write my passwords on the checklist?
No. The checklist captures access instructions and locations, not live credentials. For credentials themselves, use a password manager or a structured tool like Fideby.
How long does it take to fill in?
Most people complete the core sections in 45 to 60 minutes. The detailed sections (subscriptions, cloud storage) can take longer and are usually done across two or three sittings.