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FOR HEIRS & EXECUTORS

Found a Bitcoin wallet or seed phrase? Slow down.

You do not need to solve everything today. Preserve what you found, avoid irreversible actions, and establish legal authority before moving funds.

01

Safe first steps

  1. Secure the original device, paper, or backup exactly as found.
  2. Tell the estate executor or legally authorized person.
  3. Record where items were found without copying secret contents.
  4. Identify the custody type before attempting any recovery.
  5. Verify professionals through independent, trusted channels.

02

Do not do this

  1. Do not photograph or scan a seed phrase.
  2. Do not type recovery words into a website or chat.
  3. Do not update, reset, or repeatedly guess a hardware-wallet PIN.
  4. Do not respond to unsolicited recovery experts or support accounts.
  5. Do not move funds until ownership and tax implications are understood.

03

Who may need to be involved

Executor or estate administrator

Coordinates lawful control of estate assets.

Qualified local lawyer or tax adviser

Interprets the relevant jurisdiction and reporting duties.

Trusted Bitcoin specialist

Helps identify the custody setup without taking possession of secrets.

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