Yes, autodestruct should probably be opt-in.<p>Most people don&#x27;t stick their wills to their monitors with post-its (there are other secrets in there after all, and many people would like to know those); the legal system has mature tools that are surprisingly good at keeping such secrets secret until the release conditions are met. A will is a Solved Problem, with highly reliable solutions - consider the ways to prove that it is indeed to be opened. Contrast with most computerized solutions and &quot;solutions&quot; thereof, mostly hinging on some form of dead man&#x27;s switch.