Crypto and Probate: The Wallet No Court Can Open
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Crypto and Probate: The Wallet No Court Can Open
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She had the grant of probate. She had the death certificates. She had a lawyer, a binder with tabs, and every piece of paperthe process asks for.
She also had a small black device her father kept in a dresser drawer, and none of it opened that.
This episode is about the difference between two kinds of digital asset that almost nobody hears about until they're the one dealing with it. Some of what people own online can be reached with legal authority and enough persistence. But some of it can't be reached by anyone, ever, no matter what a court says or which jurisdiction you're in.
I also get into the part that surprises families most: howthe tax bill can arrive for money the estate will never be able to touch.
If you own crypto, or you've been trusted with somebodyelse's recovery phrase, this one matters more than you'd think.
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Disclaimer: This content is for general information only andis not legal, financial, medical, or tax advice.