Wills, Trusts & Estates · Digital Assets & Cryptocurrency
Part of our wider Wills, Trusts & Estates services
Digital Assets & Cryptocurrency in Your Will
Cryptocurrency, NFTs, online investment accounts, and digital businesses are increasingly significant parts of people's estates — but most wills make no provision for them. Without the right planning, these assets can be lost forever when you die.
We advise on how to include digital assets in your will and estate plan — ensuring your executors can identify, access, and transfer them without compromising your security during your lifetime. Chester-based, acting across Cheshire, North Wales and England and Wales.
No obligation — talk through your options first. Costs explained clearly.
The risk: digital assets can be lost forever
Unlike a bank account, cryptocurrency held in a self-custody wallet cannot be recovered without the private key or seed phrase. If your executor does not know these exist — or cannot find the access credentials — the assets are permanently lost. The same applies to online investment accounts, digital businesses, and other digital assets. A properly drafted will and a secure access document are essential.
Types of digital assets we advise on
Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies held in exchange accounts or self-custody wallets. We advise on how to include these in your will and how to ensure your executor can access them.
NFTs and digital collectibles
Non-fungible tokens and other digital collectibles can have significant value. We advise on how to identify, value, and transfer these assets as part of your estate.
Online investment accounts
Stocks, shares, and investment portfolios held through online platforms. We advise on how to include these in your will and ensure your executor can access and transfer them.
Digital businesses and domain names
Online businesses, websites, domain names, and intellectual property can be valuable assets. We advise on how to include them in your will and succession plan.
How we help
Digital asset audit
We help you identify and document all your digital assets — including cryptocurrency, online accounts, and digital businesses — so nothing is overlooked in your estate plan.
Will drafting for digital assets
We draft will provisions that specifically address your digital assets — including how they should be identified, accessed, and distributed — without including sensitive access credentials in the will itself.
Secure access documentation
We advise on how to create and store a secure document containing access credentials for your digital assets — separate from your will, but accessible to your executor when needed.
IHT and CGT advice
Cryptocurrency and other digital assets are subject to inheritance tax and capital gains tax. We advise on the tax treatment of your digital assets and any planning opportunities available.
The team advising on digital assets
Darren Steele
Senior Private Client Executive · STEP Member
Digital Asset Estate PlanningDarren advises clients on how to include digital assets — including cryptocurrency, NFTs, and online investment accounts — in their wills and estate plans. He understands the unique challenges of digital wealth and how to ensure it can be accessed and transferred by executors.
Laura Kirton
Wills & Probate Solicitor · 10 Years Qualified
Digital Assets & WillsLaura regularly advises clients with significant digital assets on how to draft their wills to ensure those assets can be identified, accessed, and transferred by their executors — without compromising security during their lifetime.
David Stahler
Wills, Trusts & Estates Executive
Estate PlanningDavid is our first point of contact for clients with digital assets enquiring about estate planning. He brings a warm, personable approach to what can be a technically complex subject.
Nikolina Vukovic
Legal Executive — Wills, Trusts & Estates
Wills & Estate AdministrationNikolina supports executors dealing with digital assets in estates — including cryptocurrency, online accounts, and digital investments — ensuring they can access and transfer these assets correctly.
Related estate planning services
Wills
Professionally drafted wills that address all your assets.
Inheritance Tax Planning
IHT planning for digital assets and cryptocurrency.
Executor Support
Help for executors dealing with digital assets in an estate.
Cross-Border Estates
Estates with assets in multiple jurisdictions.
Business Owners
Estate planning for digital business owners.
High Earners
Estate planning for high earners with complex asset portfolios.
Related: Probate
Probate Solicitors
Grant of probate, estate administration and executor support.
Applying for Probate
How to apply for a grant of probate — step by step.
Full Estate Administration
We manage the entire process from asset valuation to final distribution.
Executor Advice
Practical guidance for executors — duties, liability and family disputes.
Do I Need Probate?
When probate is required and when it is not.
Probate Fees
Transparent pricing for probate and estate administration.
Related: Lasting Power of Attorney
Lasting Power of Attorney
Appoint someone you trust to manage your affairs if you lose capacity.
Types of LPA
Property & Financial Affairs vs Health & Welfare — which do you need?
Making an LPA
Step-by-step guide to making a lasting power of attorney.
LPA Costs
Solicitor fees, OPG registration fees and what affects the total cost.
Registering an LPA
How to register an LPA with the Office of the Public Guardian.
Court of Protection
If a loved one has lost capacity without an LPA, a Court of Protection order may be needed.
Don't let your digital wealth disappear.
Speak to a specialist about including digital assets and cryptocurrency in your will. Costs explained clearly before any work begins.
No obligation — talk through your options first. Chester, Cheshire & North Wales.
Request a free initial consultation
Tell us about your digital assets and we will explain your options — no obligation, costs clear from the outset.