Death does not have to be a family emergency. Niki Weiss, a digital thanatologist, shows why the smartest move you can make is to build your plan while life is good, everyone is of sound mind, and the paperwork is still manageable.

If you think end-of-life planning is only about wills, this conversation will change the way you think about your phone, your passwords, your photos, your subscriptions, your bank accounts, and even your AI chats. Dave Roberts and Niki break down why we are the first generation to die with more digital assets than physical ones, and why that makes legacy planning more urgent than ever.

You’ll discover:

• Why “digital hygiene” is now a real part of adulting
• The legal, financial, physical, and digital pieces every family needs to organize
• Why a HIPAA release form matters the moment a child turns 18
• How legacy contacts on iPhone and Android can save your loved ones from court orders and chaos
• The “intention-action gap” that keeps people from ever getting started
• Why different end-of-life scenarios require different playbooks

Niki also explains how her company, Endevo, uses a “Final Playbook” to help people prepare for three very different paths: sudden death, terminal diagnosis, and long-term care. Along the way, she shares the real-world consequences of doing nothing, from probate headaches to family conflict to the emotional and financial cost of being unprepared.

This episode is especially important if you’re a parent sending a child to college, managing a blended family, caring for aging relatives, or simply trying to make sure the people you love are not left with confusion when they need clarity most.

About Niki

Niki Weiss is a digital thanatologist and the creator of Endevo and the Digital Legacy Podcast, where she helps people and organizations face death and dying in the digital age with clarity, dignity, and intention.

Contact Information

LinkedIn: Niki Weiss

Website: https://endevo.life

Website: https://finalplaybook.com

If you want to live fully and die ready, this is essential listening.

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