Comparison table of the five roles
Which role to assign to whom? This table summarizes the nature of each relationship.
| Criterion | Recipient | Trustee | Executor | Family member | Memorial page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Receives content | Post-mortem | No | Post-mortem | Immediate | No |
| Validates death | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Recovers my password | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Mandatory presence | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Typical profession | Anyone | Anyone | Notary / lawyer | Living relative | Public visitors |
| Takes part in the quorum | Their share | Sometimes | Always | No | No |