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By:
Léon van Leeuwen
Last updated:
November 7, 2025
There's a moment that every new parent knows. It's 3 a.m., you're exhausted, and as you look at your sleeping child, it hits you: you're now fully, 100% responsible for another human being.
You buy a car seat, install smoke detectors, and make the house baby-proof. You do everything you can to protect your child.
But most young parents forget one crucial step: what happens if you're no longer around? It's the least fun topic to think about, but the most important thing to sort out. Setting up a legacy for young parents isn't a "later" issue; it's a "now" necessity.
The "new parent" legacy checklist
Your legacy as a young parent consists of three pillars:
Guardianship (The Most Important):
This is step one, before anything else. If both of you are no longer around, who will take care of your child? If you don't specify this, a judge will decide. You must formally arrange guardianship through a will with a notary. Period. (Read more about why a will is crucial here).Finances (the security):
You probably have life insurance and you're saving for the future. But do your next of kin (or the appointed guardian) know where those policies are? Where are the savings accounts? This overview is the financial security for your child's future.The Digital Chaos (the memories):
You take thousands of photos. The first smile, the first steps, the first birthday. Where are they? On your locked iPhone? In your Google Photos account? Without your passwords, those memories are gone forever.
The solution: A simple vault for busy parents
The problem is: you are busy. You don't have time for a complicated and depressing administrative project. You need something quick, simple, and foolproof.
A digital safe for young parents shouldn't be a burden. It should be a relief. The guided "one-question-at-a-time" process of Veault is designed for busy people.
You don't have to do everything at once. You pick up your phone during a night feed and add three things. You sit on the couch and add five subscriptions. It's not a mountain you have to climb; it's small, manageable steps. You can complete the core in one evening.
More than administration: A legacy for your child
Now comes the most important part. For you as a parent, a safe is more than administration. It's a legacy.
What if you use Veault not just to store your passwords, but also to leave a personal message behind?
Write a letter to your child, which they can read on their 18th birthday.
Share a life lesson.
Add your 10 favorite photos and write the story behind them: why was that moment so special?
This turns the "boring duty" of administration into a profound act of love. You're not just leaving a financial safety net, but also an emotional anchor.
Conclusion: The greatest gift is peace of mind
You can't predict the future. But you can prepare for it. Organizing your legacy—from guardianship and finances to your digital memories—is the greatest, most selfless gift you can give your new family.
It's the ultimate "just-in-case" insurance, giving you peace of mind and protecting your family, no matter what happens.
You've sorted the car seat and the baby monitor. Now complete the circle of protection with a plan for the future.
Read more here about arranging your complete digital legacy.
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