Legacy Contact

The one person who’ll speak for you when it matters most.

A Legacy Contact is the trusted person you choose to carry out your wishes and support your family. You decide who they are, what they can see, and when — so no one is ever left guessing.

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Introduction

What is a Legacy Contact?

A Legacy Contact is a person you name inside Myend to look after your digital legacy. Think of them as the bridge between the plan you’ve made and the people who’ll need it.

When the time comes, they can access the documents, wishes, and information you’ve chosen to share — helping your family act on your behalf without confusion or delay. Until then, nothing changes and no one can see a thing.

It’s one of the simplest, most caring decisions you can make — and it only takes a few minutes.

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Why it matters

A small choice that changes everything.

Without a Legacy Contact, even the best-laid plans can go unread. Here’s what naming one really protects.

Your family isn't left guessing

Grief is hard enough. A Legacy Contact means someone already knows where things are and what you wanted — no frantic searching.

You stay in control

You decide exactly what your contact can access and when. Nothing is shared while you're here to manage it yourself.

Wishes actually get honored

A plan only helps if someone can act on it. Your contact turns your intentions into the steps your family can follow.

How it works

Setting up a Legacy Contact takes minutes.

Four small steps connect you to the person who’ll carry your wishes forward.

YouAccount holder

Your Legacy ContactTrusted person

Clear boundaries

What a Legacy Contact can — and can’t — do.

Trust works both ways. The role is deliberately limited, so you can name someone with complete peace of mind.

They can

Access the documents and wishes you've chosen to share with them
Help your family locate your important accounts and information
Carry out the specific instructions you've left behind
Notify contacts and services on your family's behalf

They can't

See anything while you're here and managing your own account
Access items you chose to keep private or leave out
Change your plan, wishes, or the people you've named
Act before the conditions you've set have been met

Questions

Frequently asked.

What exactly does a Legacy Contact do?

They act as the trusted bridge to your plan. When the conditions you’ve set are met — verified by your Proof of Life check — they can access the documents, wishes, and information you chose to share, and help your family act on them.

Can my Legacy Contact see my information while I'm alive?

No. Nothing is shared while you’re here managing your own account. Access is only granted under the conditions you define, and never a moment before.

Who should I choose as my Legacy Contact?

Pick someone you trust deeply and who is likely to be reachable when needed — often a spouse, adult child, sibling, or very close friend. It should be someone comfortable supporting your family in a difficult time.

How many Legacy Contacts can I name?

You can name more than one trusted person, so there’s always someone able to step in. You choose who’s involved and what each of them can access.

Does my Legacy Contact need their own Myend account?

They’ll receive an invitation and set up a free, secure account to accept the role. It takes just a couple of minutes and clearly explains what’s expected of them.

Can I change or remove my Legacy Contact later?

Absolutely. You can update, replace, or remove your Legacy Contact at any time from your Myend settings — no explanation needed.

Is my information kept secure?

Yes. Your plan is end-to-end encrypted and access is tightly controlled by the rules you set. Your Legacy Contact only ever unlocks the specific things you’ve chosen to share, and Myend never sells your data or uses it to train AI.

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Name your Legacy Contact today.

It takes just a few minutes — and it’s the kind of care your family will feel for years. Start your plan and choose the person you trust.

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