How to Protect Your People, Places, Things, and Docs When You’re Gone | Glenn Shimkus

In this episode of Death & Dying in the Digital Age, host Nikki chats with Glenn Shimkus, founder of Prisidio and former DocuSign executive, about the urgent need to plan for life’s unexpected events. From heart-stopping personal stories—like a health scare during a Bora Bora vacation—to lessons from the digital transformation of e-signatures, Glenn shares why secure digital organization is essential in today’s world. This episode dives into how Prisidio and similar tools help families safeguard critical documents, passwords, and sentimental treasures in one secure, shareable digital vault. Learn why a “hope chest” without context can lead to loss—and how tools like Prisidio ensure your legacy is preserved with clarity and care. We explore digital death, unclaimed assets, crypto inheritance, and how aging populations make preparation more vital than ever. Whether you're dealing with aging parents, navigating your own estate planning, or just starting to organize your digital life, this episode is your guide to creating peace of mind through digital legacy planning. 🔐 Get started with your digital vault today. 👉 Listen, subscribe, and share with someone who needs this conversation. ✨

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In this episode of Death & Dying in the Digital Age, host Nikki chats with Glenn Shimkus, founder of Prisidio and former DocuSign executive, about the urgent need to plan for life’s unexpected events. From heart-stopping personal stories—like a health scare during a Bora Bora vacation—to lessons from the digital transformation of e-signatures, Glenn shares why secure digital organization is essential in today’s world.

This episode dives into how Prisidio and similar tools help families safeguard critical documents, passwords, and sentimental treasures in one secure, shareable digital vault. Learn why a “hope chest” without context can lead to loss—and how tools like Prisidio ensure your legacy is preserved with clarity and care. We explore digital death, unclaimed assets, crypto inheritance, and how aging populations make preparation more vital than ever.

Whether you're dealing with aging parents, navigating your own estate planning, or just starting to organize your digital life, this episode is your guide to creating peace of mind through digital legacy planning.

🔐 Get started with your digital vault today. 👉 Listen, subscribe, and share with someone who needs this conversation. ✨

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