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#97 - The Bitcoin Inheritance Blindspot
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- Feb 25, 2026
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The Bitcoin Inheritance Blindspot Are you confident your Bitcoin will survive you? In this episode, we dive deep into the Bitcoin inheritance blindspot — the hidden risks that can cause your digital assets to be lost forever if you don’t have a clear inheritance plan. Bitcoin is bearer property, which means if you don’t plan properly, your family might never access your Bitcoin after you’re gone. We explore the 5 common failure modes of Bitcoin inheritance, why traditional estate planning falls short, and practical steps you can take right now to protect your digital legacy. Learn how to design a Bitcoin inheritance plan that works for non-technical loved ones under stress, and discover the simple 3-step starter plan to get your inheritance ready today. Plus, get access to a free Bitcoin Inheritance Stress Test at mybitcoinwill.com to audit your current plan in just 2 minutes. Topics covered: Why Bitcoin inheritance is uniquely challenging The 5 failure modes that cause Bitcoin loss after death How to create a clear, actionable inheritance plan Practical tips for storing seed phrases and hardware wallets How to communicate your plan to family and executors The importance of testing your inheritance plan Who this episode is for: Bitcoin holders in self-custody Bitcoin investors concerned about legacy planning Anyone wanting to protect their digital assets for future generations Don’t leave your Bitcoin to chance. Take control of your digital legacy today! 🔗 Useful links: As you may know, I recently launched My Bitcoin Will, an estate planning kit for bitcoin holders. It's nine legal document templates plus guides that show you how to actually pass your Bitcoin on without your family losing it. The problem: if you die tomorrow, your family either can't find your Bitcoin,…