Digital Legacy and Planning
What about NFTs and digital art?
Short answer
NFTs are stored on a blockchain and transferred through the owner's wallet. Without the private key or access to the wallet, the NFT cannot be transferred — same issue as cryptocurrency. If the deceased held NFTs of significant value, a blockchain forensics…
What this usually means
NFTs are stored on a blockchain and transferred through the owner's wallet. Without the private key or access to the wallet, the NFT cannot be transferred — same issue as cryptocurrency. If the deceased held NFTs of significant value, a blockchain forensics professional may be able to help identify them. Estate planning for NFT holders should include wallet access documentation.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county help for coroner contacts, vital records, cost tools, and paperwork.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.
Related questions
- What is a digital estate plan?
- What should I do now with my own digital accounts after experiencing this?
- What is a legacy contact on Facebook and how do I set one up?
- What happens to digital purchases — iTunes, Kindle books, Google Play?
- What if the deceased had an online business with employees or contractors?