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Trustworthy's Editorial Team

Our editorial team makes complex life decisions easier to understand, with insights that help people make smarter, more confident choices.

Joel Lim

Trustworthy Team Writer

Joel Lim has written articles for Business Insider, MSN, and various tech startups. Joel specializes in finance and technology content, with almost 1,000 articles to his credit over the past several years. He obtained a bachelor's degree in business administration and management from Western Governors University.

Articles by Joel:

  1. Do Fireproof Document Bags Work? (Feb 4, 2026)

  2. 4 Types of Documents You'll Need in an Emergency (Jul 28, 2025)

  3. How to Set Up a Trust for an Elderly Parent: 6 Easy Steps (Feb 4, 2026)

  4. Should Elderly Parents Sign Over Their House? Pros and Cons (Feb 4, 2026)

  5. Mistakenly Email Sensitive Info? Here’s What to Do Next (Feb 4, 2026)

  6. How to Open Password-Protected Word Documents (Feb 4, 2026)

  7. Essential Documents Every Family Needs (and How to Organize Them) (Feb 4, 2026)

  8. Lost Your Social Security Card? Here's What to Do Now (Aug 11, 2025)

  9. Microsoft OneDrive vs. Trustworthy Digital Vault: How They Compare (Apr 1, 2026)

  10. Can a Eulogy Be Funny? Yes, and Here Are 10 Respectful Examples (Dec 17, 2025)

  11. Writing a Heartfelt Obituary for Your Husband: Inspiring Examples (Dec 17, 2025)

Ty McDuffey

Trustworthy Team Writer

Ty McDuffey has written articles for the Big Horn County News, The Big Timber Pioneer, and Billings Gazette, all based in Montana. Ty holds a law degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law and a professional writing degree from Missouri State University, where he also played as a Division 1 linebacker for the university’s football team. Ty's career spans several domains, including journalism, content creation, and multimedia production.

Articles by Ty:

  1. What to Do When a Sibling Is Manipulating Elderly Parents (Jan 7, 2025)

  2. How to Help Elderly Parents From a Distance: 7 Tips (Jan 6, 2025)

  3. Is a Video Will Valid? What to Consider (Dec 2, 2025)

  4. Estate Planning Guide for Blended Families (Dec 5, 2024)

  5. Steps to Removing a Deceased Spouse From a Property Deed (Aug 11, 2025)

  6. Can the Executor of a Will Access Bank Accounts? (Yes, Here's How) (Jul 27, 2024)

Nash Riggins

Trustworthy Team Writer

Nash Riggins has written articles for The Guardian, The Independent, The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, Forbes, the International Business Times, Salon, Wired, and many other publications. Over the past decade, Nash has worked as a reporter, political columnist, business analyst, features writer, and editor in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Articles by Nash:

  1. How to Protect Your Documents From Fire (Aug 26, 2025)

  2. How to Protect Important Documents From Flooding (Jun 25, 2025)

  3. Expert Q&A: How AI Benefits Older Generations (Jan 25, 2025)

  4. Expert Q&A: Knowing When It’s Time to Take Over Your Elderly Parents’ Finances (Nov 5, 2024)

  5. Guide to Setting Up Multi-Factor Authentication for Your Family (Mar 31, 2025)

  6. Expert Q&A: Phishing Scams and Protecting Your Two-Factor Authentication Codes (Feb 8, 2025)

  7. Expert Q&A: Organizing Your Legal Documents (Dec 23, 2024)

  8. Digital Estate Essentials: Understanding and Planning Your Digital Legacy (Dec 5, 2024)

  9. Newlywed Guide to Merging Documents and Finances (Jan 31, 2025)

  10. Breaking the Chaos Cycle: How to Declutter and Organize Your Family Documents (Dec 23, 2024)

  11. Evernote vs. Trustworthy Digital Vault: How They Compare (Apr 1, 2026)

  12. AARP vs. Trustworthy Digital Vault: How They Compare (Mar 24, 2026)

  13. Can Anyone Get a Copy of a Death Certificate? (Dec 2, 2025)

Don Kirkpatrick

Editor

Don Kirkpatrick has over 40 years of experience as a content strategist and editor. With a deep background in storytelling, data-driven content strategy, and UX writing, Don ensures content inspires confidence, drives clarity, and helps families navigate life’s important moments.

Before joining Trustworthy, Don led teams at NerdWallet and Microsoft, where he helped shape content experiences used by millions. He brings a blend of editorial rigor and product thinking, making him a trusted partner across design, marketing, and engineering teams.

Don earned a journalism degree from Western Washington University and began his career as an editor at The Seattle Times, The Arizona Republic, The Sacramento Union, and other newspapers.