Inheritance

Bitcoin Firms Report Uptick in Demand for Inheritance Services

Crypto startups report fresh demand for estate-planning services as the coronavirus outbreak spurs users to make sure their coins are passed onto heirs.

By William FoxleyMar 26, 2020

CUTTING OUT THE MIDDLEMAN: Casa Hodl lets clients “securely pass their bitcoin on to their heirs ... so clients don't have to relinquish control to a third party,” says an exec. ("Prodigal Son Demanding His Inheritance" via Metropolitan Museum of Art)

Tech

How to Protect Bitcoin for Your Heirs With the Push of a 'Dead Man's Button'

What happens to your bitcoin after you die? Lightning developers think a "dead man's button" could be a new tool to passing your crypto to your heirs.

By Alyssa HertigFeb 24, 2020

If a "dead man's button" isn't pressed one week, it is assumed the user is dead and the service automatically dispenses a "secret," which heirs can use to retrieve the crypto.

(Image via Library of Congress.)

Markets

Casa Is Helping Bitcoin Investors Pass on Their Holdings When They Die

The bitcoin custody provider has launched a new service to help holders ensure their assets are passed to loved ones in the event of their death.

By Daniel PalmerOct 22, 2019

Markets

Delaware Legislates on Inheritance of Digital Assets

Delaware has enacted a new law that allows families to access their loved ones’ digital assets after death.

By Nermin HajdarbegovicAug 20, 2014

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