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Bitcoin Inheritance
Pass Bitcoin to heirs without losing it to lost keys, missing documentation, or estate complexity.
COMPLETE GUIDE
Bitcoin Estate Planning Essentials
The practical guide to passing Bitcoin to heirs — custody handoff, step-up in basis, and legal structures.
Understand Bitcoin inheritance
Key handoff to heirs
How to ensure your heirs can access your Bitcoin without your help
Step-up in basis
Why inherited Bitcoin may face significantly less capital gains tax
Multisig for inheritance
Using collaborative custody to build a dead-man's switch
Wills and trusts
Legal structures that protect Bitcoin across generations
Key questions
What happens to my Bitcoin when I die?
If no one else has access to your private keys, the Bitcoin is lost permanently. Inheritance planning ensures your heirs can recover it.
Read moreDoes inherited Bitcoin get a step-up in cost basis?
In the US, yes. Inherited Bitcoin receives a step-up to fair market value at the date of death, potentially eliminating years of unrealised capital gains.
Read moreShould I use a multisig wallet for inheritance?
Multisig lets you distribute keys so no single person — including you — can lose access. Services like Unchained offer guided inheritance setups.
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