6. Inheritance Planning & Wealth Protection

Learn how to structure your Bitcoin holdings so they’re secure, recoverable, and passable to future generations.

Full Course Description:

Bitcoin puts you in full control of your wealth — but with that freedom comes responsibility. If you fail to plan for the future, your Bitcoin could be lost forever.

This module walks you through everything you need to know to protect your Bitcoin and pass it on securely:

  • Why inheritance planning is essential for Bitcoiners
  • Risks of lost keys, forgotten passwords, and inaccessible funds
  • How to set up a secure, privacy-conscious inheritance plan
  • Using multisig wallets to balance security and accessibility
  • Tools like metal seed backups, time-locked contracts, and smart trust arrangements
  • Legal considerations and how to communicate your plan without exposing your funds

By the end of this module, you’ll be equipped to preserve your wealth across generations — safely, privately, and securely.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand why inheritance planning is crucial for Bitcoin holders
  • Learn how to structure multisig wallets for recovery without compromise
  • Explore secure backup methods like metal plates and seed phrase distribution
  • Discover legal approaches that work with Bitcoin’s decentralised nature
  • Build a legacy plan that your loved ones can actually follow