{"id":76046,"date":"2024-12-12T01:35:58","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T09:35:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/?p=76046"},"modified":"2026-03-03T01:08:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T09:08:53","slug":"securing-your-digital-legacy-with-apple-devices-and-backup-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/en-au\/blog\/securing-your-digital-legacy-with-apple-devices-and-backup-plans\/","title":{"rendered":"Securing Your Digital Legacy with Apple Devices and Backup Plans"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-relative add-overlay-header-offset\"><div class=\"overlay-header-offset-div wpex-w-100\"  style=\"height:var(--wpex-site-header-height, 100px);\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Clean_Room_Guide.png\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Clean_Room_Guide.png 800w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Clean_Room_Guide-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Clean_Room_Guide-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Clean_Room_Guide-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-9\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Apple\u2019s iDevices are among the most secure consumer devices on the market, boasting robust encryption and advanced security features. This is a major advantage for protecting your personal information\u2014but it can also pose a significant challenge when <strong>families need access to a loved one\u2019s data after they\u2019ve passed away.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-relative add-overlay-header-offset\"><div class=\"overlay-header-offset-div wpex-w-100\"  style=\"height:var(--wpex-site-header-height, 100px);\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex-image.vcex_69d0ddf615e3c .vcex-image-img{border-radius:var(--wpex-rounded);}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module vcex_69d0ddf615e3c\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img width=\"2400\" height=\"1254\" src=\"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Legacy-Contact-1.jpg\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"A laptop and smartphone display screens related to managing a legacy contact for digital accounts. The laptop shows a webpage with account data options, while the smartphone screen displays a request access form. Meanwhile, an external hard drive keeps disconnecting, interrupting the seamless setup\u2014all set against a red background.\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Legacy-Contact-1.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Legacy-Contact-1-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Legacy-Contact-1-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Legacy-Contact-1-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Legacy-Contact-1-1536x803.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Legacy-Contact-1-2048x1070.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Legacy-Contact-1-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>At DriveSavers, we <strong>often receive requests for data recovery from grieving family members who don\u2019t know the passcode to their loved one\u2019s device.<\/strong> Unfortunately, without the passcode, even the most sophisticated recovery methods cannot bypass Apple\u2019s built-in security measures.<\/p>\n<p>To help you avoid this heartbreaking scenario, we recommend two proactive steps: setting up Apple\u2019s Legacy Contact feature and implementing a reliable data backup strategy. Together, these solutions ensure that your data remains secure during your lifetime and accessible to your loved ones when needed.<\/p>\n<p>Ensuring the preservation of your digital legacy is a crucial aspect of modern estate planning. Apple&#8217;s Legacy Contact is one of the new Mac computer and iPhone security options; <strong>it allows you to designate trusted individuals to access specific data from your Apple account after your passing.<\/strong> This includes photos, messages, notes, files, apps you&#8217;ve downloaded, and device backups. However, certain content\u2014such as purchased media (movies, music, books), subscriptions, and data stored in your Keychain (like payment information and passwords)\u2014remains inaccessible to your Legacy Contact.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-h2\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Apple\u2019s Legacy Contact: A Key to Your Digital Legacy and Holistic Estate Planning<\/span><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex-image.vcex_69d0ddf61739d .vcex-image-img{border-radius:var(--wpex-rounded);}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module vcex_69d0ddf61739d\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img width=\"760\" height=\"1060\" src=\"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ios-18-1-iphone-15-pro-settings-apple-account-sign-in-security-add-legacy-contact-1.png\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ios-18-1-iphone-15-pro-settings-apple-account-sign-in-security-add-legacy-contact-1.png 760w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ios-18-1-iphone-15-pro-settings-apple-account-sign-in-security-add-legacy-contact-1-215x300.png 215w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ios-18-1-iphone-15-pro-settings-apple-account-sign-in-security-add-legacy-contact-1-734x1024.png 734w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ios-18-1-iphone-15-pro-settings-apple-account-sign-in-security-add-legacy-contact-1-9x12.png 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>The Legacy Contact feature allows you to assign someone access to specific personal data from your Apple account in the event of your passing. This includes photos, messages, notes, and device backups. However, it\u2019s important to note that certain information, such as media purchases and data stored in your Keychain (e.g., passwords), won\u2019t be accessible to your Legacy Contact.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div><h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-h3\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Requirements to Add a Legacy Contact in Your Settings:<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Apple device running<strong> iOS 15.2, iPadOS 15.2, or macOS Monterey 12.1<\/strong>, signed in to your Apple account.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two-factor authentication enabled for your Apple account.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must be over the age of 13 (age requirements may vary by country or region).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Legacy Contact can be anyone you choose, regardless of whether they have an Apple account or device. To request access to your Apple account after your death, they need to be over the age of 13. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-h3\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Steps to Add a Legacy Contact:<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><strong><i>On your iPhone or iPad:<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to Settings, then tap your name.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap Sign-In &amp; Security, then Legacy Contact.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap Add Legacy Contact and authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><strong><i>On your Mac:<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose Apple menu\u00a0 &gt; System Settings, then click your name.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click Sign-In &amp; Security, then Legacy Contact.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click Add Legacy Contact and authenticate with Touch ID or your Mac login password.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re part of a Family Sharing group, you can select a family member or choose someone else from your contacts using their phone number or email address. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex-image.vcex_69d0ddf619dc6 .vcex-image-img{border-radius:var(--wpex-rounded);}<\/style><figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module vcex_69d0ddf619dc6\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img width=\"760\" height=\"1060\" src=\"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ios-18-1-iphone-15-pro-settings-apple-account-sign-in-security-legacy-contact-share-your-access-key.png\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"The smartphone screen provides instructions for sharing an access key to ensure data access after death. Options include &quot;Print Access Key&quot; and &quot;Send Access Key,&quot; reminiscent of troubleshooting when an external hard drive keeps disconnecting. An option to learn more is available at the bottom.\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ios-18-1-iphone-15-pro-settings-apple-account-sign-in-security-legacy-contact-share-your-access-key.png 760w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ios-18-1-iphone-15-pro-settings-apple-account-sign-in-security-legacy-contact-share-your-access-key-215x300.png 215w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ios-18-1-iphone-15-pro-settings-apple-account-sign-in-security-legacy-contact-share-your-access-key-734x1024.png 734w, https:\/\/drivesaversdatarecovery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ios-18-1-iphone-15-pro-settings-apple-account-sign-in-security-legacy-contact-share-your-access-key-9x12.png 9w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-h3\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Sharing the Access Key:<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>The access key is crucial; your Legacy Contact must have it, along with your death certificate, to request access to your account. If your Legacy Contact uses a device with iOS 15.2, iPadOS 15.2, or macOS Monterey 12.1 or later, you can notify them via Messages. Upon acceptance, they automatically store a copy of the access key in their Apple account settings. Alternatively, you can provide a physical copy of the access key or save it with your estate planning documents. <\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div><h3 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-h3\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Removing a Legacy Contact:<\/span><\/h3>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can remove a Legacy Contact at any time:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On your iPhone or iPad: Go to Settings &gt; [your name] &gt; Sign-In &amp; Security &gt; Legacy Contact.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On your Mac: Choose Apple menu\u00a0 &gt; System Settings, then click your name, Sign-In &amp; Security, and Legacy Contact.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the contact&#8217;s name and choose Remove Contact. They won&#8217;t be notified, but the access key they received will no longer work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By setting up a Legacy Contact, you ensure that your digital assets are managed according to your wishes, providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--no-padding wpex-relative tablet-fullwidth-columns\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_10 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69d0ddf61c3a6 .vcex-heading-icon{color:#dd3333;}<\/style><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-h2 vcex_69d0ddf61c3a6\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-icon vcex-heading-icon-left vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\">3-2-1<\/span>Backup Strategy<\/span><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:20px;\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_js\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<script src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/player.js\" async><\/script><div class=\"wistia_responsive_padding\" style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><div class=\"wistia_responsive_wrapper\" style=\"height:100%;left:0;position:absolute;top:0;width:100%;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/1qm7homat5?web_component=true&seo=false\" title=\"3-2-1 Backup Principle Video\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wistia_embed\" name=\"wistia_embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>In addition to designating a Legacy Contact, it\u2019s essential to implement robust data backup strategies to safeguard your information. DriveSavers recommends the 3-2-1 backup strategy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>3<\/b>\u00a0Copies of Your Data: Maintain the original data and two backups.<\/li>\n<li><b>2<\/b>\u00a0Local Copies on Different Devices: Store backups on separate devices, such as an external hard drive and a network-attached storage (NAS) system.<\/li>\n<li><b>1<\/b>\u00a0Off-Site Copy: Utilize cloud storage solutions to keep a backup off-site, protecting against physical disasters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regularly updating and testing your backups ensures data integrity and availability when needed. Combining Apple&#8217;s Legacy Contact feature with a comprehensive backup plan offers a holistic approach to managing and preserving your digital legacy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preserving your digital legacy goes beyond just designating trusted individuals; it also involves protecting and maintaining access to your valuable data. Apple\u2019s Legacy Contact feature, coupled with robust backup solutions like the 3-2-1 strategy recommended by DriveSavers, ensures that your digital life remains secure and accessible to those you trust.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--no-padding wpex-relative tablet-fullwidth-columns\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_10 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-relative\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69d0ddf61df85 .vcex-heading-icon{color:#dd3333;}<\/style><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-h2 vcex_69d0ddf61df85\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Holistic Digital Estate Planning<\/span><\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By combining Apple\u2019s Legacy Contact with reliable backup practices:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Data Stays Protected: Safeguard your valuable files with the 3-2-1 strategy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Wishes Are Honored: Empower trusted individuals with beneficiary designations to manage your digital assets responsibly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You Gain Peace of Mind: Ensure that your digital and personal legacy remains intact for future generations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start planning your digital legacy today\u2014your future self (and your loved ones) will thank you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex wpex-vc-full-width-row wpex-vc-full-width-row--no-padding wpex-relative tablet-fullwidth-columns\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element 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