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How do I pass my bitcoin on to my family?

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Make a plan now. Your family needs to know the bitcoin exists, where the backup is, and how to use it, without anyone being able to steal it before then.

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Write a simple letter of instructions and keep it with your other estate papers. Don't put the seed phrase in your will, since wills can become public records. Some families use multisig with a trusted person or company holding one key. Talk with an estate attorney who understands bitcoin.

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