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DeathTech: A grave matter?

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Death doesn't need to be a morbid topic says Sam Grice, CEO of Guardian Angel. In this week's WealthTech Show we discuss the tech that makes it easier to handle death-related admin, while pausing to consider some weird and wonderful suggestions on how to leave a legacy.  

This discussion raises interesting questions, not just around tech but also around life planning. Are you prepared, in a practical sense, for your own death? And who, if anyone, will be able to access to your cryptocurrency and social media pages?  
25 Mar 2022 English South Africa Business · Investing

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