I think I actually
did hear about a service like this before... only vaguely recall it. I think it was more concerned with e-mail and online bank accounts though, not forums or such, but it was some kind of service that would keep records of your passwords and only release them to certain willed family members after confirmation of death. Can't remember the name of the service though...
It is an interesting issue and I have thought about it before. Most people who would care if I die I do know in person, but I can think of some places online where people would notice my disappearance. I expect as we move further into the digital age and online accounts and such become more and more important, more people will take note of this issue and start coming up with solutions. Currently, though, I think most internet power-users are relatively young, which is why not as much has been heard about the whole death thing.
