The Problem
What happens to your passwords, bank accounts, insurance policies, property deeds, and investments when you're gone? Most people have no plan leaving families locked out of critical accounts and documents.
The Solution
AcroVault's Legacy Access feature lets you designate trusted contacts who can request view-only access to your encrypted vault after a secure 30-day countdown. This guide explains how to set it up properly.
Digital legacy planning is one of the most overlooked aspects of personal record management. AcroVault by Acrolyze solves this with a unique Legacy Access feature.
What is Digital Legacy Access?
Legacy Access lets you designate trusted contacts (family members, lawyers, executors) who can request access to your vault after you're gone. A 30-day countdown begins you get email alerts at every milestone and can revoke access anytime.
Step-by-Step Setup
- Add Legacy Contacts: Go to Legacy Contacts in the sidebar. Enter the email of your trusted person. They receive a verification email with a 6-digit OTP.
- Contact Verifies: Your contact must have an AcroVault account. They enter the OTP to confirm their identity.
- Mark Items for Legacy: On any vault item, toggle Legacy Access ON. Only items you explicitly mark are accessible everything else stays private.
- Contact Requests Access: When needed, your contact clicks "Request Access" from their dashboard.
- 30-Day Countdown: You receive notifications at 30, 14, 7, 3, and 1 days. Revoke anytime with one click.
- Access Granted: After 30 days, your contact gets view-only access to legacy-marked items.
What to Mark for Legacy
- Password vault (main accounts)
- Insurance policies (life, health)
- Property deeds and mortgage details
- Investment account details
- Bank account information
- Important documents (will, contracts)
Kill Switch
Every notification email includes a Kill Switch link. Click it to instantly revoke all pending legacy access requests no login required.
Key Takeaways
• Only items you explicitly mark are shared everything else stays private
• The 30-day countdown gives you full control with kill switch protection
• Add multiple legacy contacts for redundancy
• Review legacy settings every 6 months