<p>You could use a safety deposit box containing the wallet keys with ownership of the box going to your spouse/family member on death. That way you can share the key with your spouse/family member before death  but they'll only have access to it as part of your will.</p>

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2021-04-30T11:10:55.047Z
Thanks Edd, So will referencing safety deposit box and done? What happens if the bank (with the safety deposit box) "goes away"?
DaedelusDaemon
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2021-04-30T11:13:10.407Z
Banks are regulated so this shouldn't be a risk, but of course everything has some element of risk. I'd personally see this as an acceptable level of risk, however others might not. You can usually use a safety deposit box to pass important documents so this is a tried and tested method at least.
Eddy Schauman-Haigh
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2021-04-30T11:14:16.493Z
Thanks, didn't consider the regulation aspect.
DaedelusDaemon
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2021-04-30T14:32:14.380Z
Safety deposit box is a great suggestion, I would add a crypt-keeper  wallet into the mix for a good measure.
Sean Alimov
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2021-04-30T11:08:12.333Z
2021-04-30T11:08:12.333Z
Eddy Schauman-Haigh
<p>What is a safe / vetted process for handing over wallet details to family members after death?</p>

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Wallet transfer upon death - what process is the safest for transferring wallet details to family members after death?
# Wallet transfer upon death - what process is the safest for transferring wallet details to family members after death?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2021-04-30)

What is a safe / vetted process for handing over wallet details to family members after death?

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2021-04-30. Score: 2 | Accepted answer

You could use a safety deposit box containing the wallet keys with ownership of the box going to your spouse/family member on death. That way you can share the key with your spouse/family member before death but they'll only have access to it as part of your will.

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: Thanks Edd, So will referencing safety deposit box and done? What happens if the bank (with the safety deposit box) "goes away"?  
> **username_1**: Banks are regulated so this shouldn't be a risk, but of course everything has some element of risk. I'd personally see this as an acceptable level of risk, however others might not. You can usually use a safety deposit box to pass important documents so this is a tried and tested method at least.  
> **username_0**: Thanks, didn't consider the regulation aspect.  
> **username_2**: Safety deposit box is a great suggestion, I would add a crypt-keeper  wallet into the mix for a good measure.  

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