# Your Family Can't Access Your Phone When You Die (Ep. 352)

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Podcast: [Farming Without the Bank Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/farming-without-the-bank-podcast-86470)
Published: 2026-05-01T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Your family needs your phone when you're gone — most of them can't get in. Here's the fix. 👉 Follow Mary Jo Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXYvzroUouEMsTGKFw5nJHQ Your loved ones WILL need access to your phone when you're gone — for banking, insurance, business contacts, and more. Most families can't get in. Here's what you need to do now. In this episode, we dig into the real and emotional aftermath of what happens when a family can't access a deceased loved one's phone. From a friend's son killed in a car accident with no accessible car insurance info, to losing a marketing partner who had two-factor authentication locked on every account — these aren't hypotheticals. They're happening right now. Key Takeaways: ✅ Your family needs your phone for far more than sentimental reasons — banking, insurance, subscriptions, business contacts, and two-factor authentication all live there ✅ Phone carriers like Verizon will NOT grant access to a deceased person's phone — even with a death certificate ✅ Two-factor authentication can permanently lock loved ones out of critical financial accounts ✅ Entrepreneurs: your spouse needs access to seed suppliers, agronomists, dealerships, and banking contacts — not just your personal accounts ✅ At minimum — write down your phone passcode and put it somewhere trusted. That's step one. ✅ The "I don't care, I'm dead" mindset isn't just careless — it can shatter the way your loved ones remember you forever 🔔 Subscribe for new weekly episodes 👍 Share this video with someone you love 📧 Reach out with your questions or what you want to learn in future episodes Website: https://www.farmingwithoutthebank.com 💌 Email: maryjo@withoutthebank.com

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