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It is something that I've written about and scary to even think about, especially as I just put my grandpa in hospice, whose health deteriorated in less than 2
by mattbgates 3y ago
It is something that I've written about and scary to even think about, especially as I just put my grandpa in hospice, whose health deteriorated in less than 2 months from going out to restaurants and supermarkets with me to not even being able to get out of bed.
There was a website that sprung up a few years ago... a woman who went through something similar, I think her husband passed all of a sudden, and its not something we think about, but not leaving any will or any wishes legally makes everything much harder.
https://getyourshittogether.org/ https://getyourshittogether.org/
My spouse and I recently separated and I do not have any children, so its a constant on my mind. I could be gone tomorrow. Luckily, I don't have anything major other than a very popular website I run that would be missed, but I've always alerted anyone wanting to publish on it... I plan to be here for another 50 years... your article exists on the website for MY lifetime.
I really do wish that Google or Facebook or Microsoft would finance a "forever project" that takes over websites and archives them, so no changes are made, but the bills for it are paid. Unfortunately, it's really just not a reality that could happen. But if you do have kids, friends, etc., it might be best to leave them with your wishes and hopefully some money to try and pay for the projects or accounts you want to be there.
However, when you really think about it, the only one it really matters to is you.. and after you're gone.. your time here is done. It's not that important. It was just earthly stuff you did while you were here. Only the rich have the real contingency plans... I'm sure Zuck and Musk and Bezos and all have people to take over. Apple and Microsoft are likely already covered since Microsoft and Apple has been running without Gates and Jobs for years.