Linden Lab Official:How do I bequeath my Second Life account and assets to another Resident if I die in real life?
In your will, you must include the legal (real-life) name of the person who you want to inherit your Second Life account and assets, in the event of unfortunate circumstances. This is referenced in Section 3.1 of our Terms of Service (updated 2010-10-06), specifically:
You must establish an Account with Linden Lab to use the Service, except for those portions of the Websites which Linden Lab allows users to access without registration. You may establish one or more additional Accounts, provided that your existing Account is in good standing and you are otherwise in full compliance with this Agreement. You may not transfer or assign your Account and its contractual rights, licenses and obligations, to any third party without the prior written consent of Linden Lab.
Our Support team requires the death certificate and will, and where required by law, may require other additional testamentary letters or orders. We may also require additional verification of any party's identity, including the deceased.
Summary of documents required
In general, our Support team requires the following documents:
- A testamentary letter or other appropriate order
- A copy of the death certificate
- A copy of the will
- A copy of a government-issue ID sufficient to identify you
If the will is not being probated, or is not before a court or official authority
Under special circumstances, we may only require the following:
- A copy of the death certificate
- A copy of the will
- A copy of a government-issue ID sufficient to identify you