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How do I include cryptocurrency in my estate plan?

I own cryptocurrency in more than one wallet and exchange account. I also do not want to leave private keys somewhere insecure just for estate planning. How should cryptocurrency be documented so an executor or beneficiary can locate and legally access it without exposing the assets to theft while I am alive?

Asked in Charlotte, NC · Mar 27, 2026 · 1 answer

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Posted Jul 24, 2026

The plan needs both legal authority and a secure method for finding wallets, keys, exchanges, and recovery information. As part of the legal review, digital assets can include email, cloud storage, social media, online businesses, cryptocurrency, reward accounts, and devices. In the estate planning context, a plan should identify assets, provide lawful access instructions, and name a fiduciary without placing sensitive passwords in a public will. Store copies with your other important documents, and let the relevant family members or fiduciaries know how to access them.

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