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Trusted Contacts with GoodTrust: What It Means and How to Add Them

Jan-10 2025

When it comes to protecting your assets and legacy, having the right people in your corner makes all the difference. That’s why GoodTrust makes it simple to designate your Trusted Contact and Legacy Contact—your personal Dream Team to ensure everything is handled exactly how you want.

Here’s what these roles mean, how they differ, and why adding them today is so important.

What Is a Trusted Contact? Your Safety Net

A Trusted Contact is someone you select to have access to a specific asset in your Digital Vault—either now or in the future. This person can be a friend, family member, spouse, or even a legal authority, depending on your needs.

What Can a Trusted Contact Do?

A Trusted Contact isn’t just a name on a list—they’re empowered to take an action that you have outlined, such as:

  • Closing Accounts:

    Ensuring financial or digital accounts are properly terminated.

  • Transferring Ownership:

    Seamlessly handling transitions for assets like property, accounts, or memberships.

  • Memorializing Accounts:

    For social media or digital platforms, they can help preserve your legacy by converting accounts to memorial status.

What Makes Trusted Contacts Unique?

  • Differential Sharing: You choose who gets access to specific assets—and when. For example:

    • Share your financial accounts with your spouse.

    • Share treasured family photos with your sibling.

  • Flexible Access Settings:

    • Grant access now, never, or only after you pass away.

    • Keep sensitive assets private or share selected content over time.

  • Why It Matters:

    Without a Trusted Contact, your accounts could be lost forever. Adding one ensures someone you trust can step in if needed.

Adding a Trusted Contact:

  1. Log In:

    Open your GoodTrust account and go to your Dashboard.

  2. Click "Trusted Contacts":

    Along the left menu bar.

  3. Select "Add Trusted Contact":

    Choose your trusted individual and send the invitation!

  4. Confirm Their Role:

    Let them know they’ve been added and to expect an invitation via email.

Don’t Wait—Start Today

Your legacy is too important to leave to chance. Build your Dream Team now by adding Trusted Contacts to your GoodTrust account. It’s quick, simple, and gives you the peace of mind that everything is taken care of, exactly how you want.

📲 Log in to GoodTrust today and start protecting your legacy.