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From the Latin Vota, meaning “final wishes”

Preserve what matters most
for those you love

There are things your loved ones will need to know — things that don't belong in a will. MyVota helps you document them now, so they're there when it matters most.

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AES-256 Encrypted

Bank-Level Security

AES-256 encryption protects your private messages. Your data stays yours.

Personal Messages

Leave encrypted messages for specific people, only viewable by the intended recipient.

Trusted Person

Designate someone you trust to access your plan when the time comes.

You Control Access

Approve or deny access requests with configurable grace periods.

How It Works

There's important information your family will need that doesn't belong in a will — account details, personal messages, instructions, contacts. MyVota gives you a secure place to keep it all, with a system that ensures it reaches the right people when the time comes.

Step 1

Build Your Legacy Plan

Document the important details of your life across guided sections: key contacts, financial accounts, devices, personal messages, attachments, and custom notes. Add as much or as little as you like — you can always come back.

Step 2

Write Personal Messages

Leave private, encrypted messages for specific people. Each message is sealed with AES-256 encryption and can only be read by the person you choose. Not even MyVota can read them.

Step 3

Invite Your Trusted Person

Choose someone you trust — a spouse, adult child, close friend, or attorney — and invite them by email. This should be someone who would know if something happened to you, and who you'd want to have access to your plan in that situation.

Step 4

You Stay in Control

When your trusted person requests access, you're notified immediately and can approve or deny. If it's not the right time, simply deny — a cooldown period prevents repeated requests. But if you're unable to respond because you're incapacitated or have passed away, access is granted automatically after your chosen grace period (1–4 weeks). This is the heart of MyVota: your plan is never locked away when your loved ones truly need it.

Step 5

Your Plan Is Delivered

Once access is approved — either by you or by the grace period expiring — your trusted person can view your full plan: contacts, accounts, devices, notes, and attachments. Private messages are delivered separately to each intended recipient by email, so only the person you chose can read what you wrote for them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MyVota for?+
MyVota is for the information your loved ones will need that doesn't belong in a will — who to call, where to find things, how to access accounts, and the personal messages you want specific people to receive. It's designed for the reality that you may not be around to share this information yourself, whether due to illness, an accident, or passing away. MyVota ensures that when that time comes, the right people have what they need.
What is a trusted person?+
A trusted person is someone you choose to carry out your wishes — a spouse, adult child, close friend, or attorney. This should be someone who would know if you became incapacitated or passed away, because they're the one who will request access to your plan when the time comes. Once granted access, they can view your contacts, accounts, devices, notes, and attachments — but never your private messages.
When does my trusted person get to see my plan?+
Only after they request access and it's granted. There are two ways access is granted: you approve the request yourself, or the grace period expires without a response. Your trusted person understands that requesting access starts this clock — they would typically only do this if they believe you're no longer able to respond, because you're incapacitated or have passed away. If it's a false alarm, you simply deny the request and a cooldown period prevents them from requesting again too soon.
What are private messages?+
Private messages are encrypted letters you write for specific people — a child, a partner, a friend. Each message is sealed with AES-256 encryption and can only be decrypted by the person you name as the recipient. Your trusted person cannot see private messages, even after they're granted access to your plan.
When do private message recipients receive their message?+
Recipients are notified by email only after your trusted person's access request is approved — either by you or by the grace period expiring. This means private messages are only delivered when access to your plan is actually granted. Recipients must sign in to MyVota with the email address you specified to view the decrypted message. Reminders are sent at 7, 30, and 90 days if the message hasn't been viewed.
Can anyone at MyVota read my private messages?+
No. Private messages are encrypted with a two-key system using AES-256-GCM. The encryption keys are derived server-side and never stored alongside the encrypted data. This means no one — not even MyVota engineers — can read your messages.
What happens if I don't respond to an access request?+
If you don't approve or deny within your configured grace period, access is granted automatically. You'll receive reminder emails at 7 days, 3 days, and 1 day before auto-approval. This is the core design of MyVota — if you're unable to respond because you've passed away or are incapacitated, your plan still reaches the people who need it. Your trusted person knows that requesting access starts this process, so they would only do so when they believe it's truly needed.
Can I revoke my trusted person's access?+
Yes, at any time. You can revoke their invitation from the Trusted Person page, which immediately terminates their access. If they've already been granted access, revoking ends it. You can then invite a different person if you choose.
What happens if I delete my account?+
All your data is permanently and immediately deleted — your plan, all messages, attachments, invitations, and access requests. Your trusted person and any private message recipients are notified that your plan is no longer available. There are no backups or retention periods.
What happens to my plan after access is granted?+
Your plan stays available indefinitely. Your trusted person has ongoing read-only access whenever they need it. You can continue to edit your plan — except for private messages that have already been delivered to recipients, which are locked to preserve their integrity.
Can my trusted person end their access?+
Yes. Your trusted person can mark their duties as complete at any time, which ends their access. They can request access again later if needed. You can also revoke their access from the Trusted Person page.
Is MyVota a legal will?+
No. MyVota is a personal documentation tool, not a legal service. The messages, wishes, and instructions you store are not legally binding documents. We strongly recommend working with a qualified attorney for legal estate planning such as wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.

Your Privacy Is Non-Negotiable

Private messages are encrypted with AES-256-GCM using a two-key system. Encryption keys are derived server-side and never stored — meaning no one at MyVota can read your messages.

Your trusted person can view your plan but never your private messages. Those are delivered only to the people you name, and only after access is approved.

You can delete your entire account at any time. All data — plans, messages, attachments, invitations — is permanently removed. No backups, no retention.