How Cryptocurrency Was Recovered from a Deceased Person's Estate | Around the Block
Digital assets are appearing in estates more frequently, yet many probate processes are not designed to handle them.
I recently worked on an estate matter that began as a straightforward liquidation but evolved into a two-year blockchain forensic investigation involving an undisclosed hardware wallet and unauthorized transfers after death.
The case involved over 67 Bitcoin, a hidden hardware wallet, and transaction activity that occurred after the owner had already passed away.
I wrote a detailed breakdown of the investigation and recovery process.
Read the full case study here → https://awblock.io/how-to-recover-cryptocurrency-from-deceased-estate/
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A.W. Block provides technical support for attorneys navigating digital asset estates, including asset identification, blockchain investigations, and recovery analysis.
If you are handling a matter involving digital assets, early review can often prevent complications later.