Delaware Legislates on Inheritance of Digital Assets
The US state of Delaware has enacted a new law that regulates digital legacy issues and allows families to access their loved ones' digital assets after death or incapacitation. Notably for the bitcoin community, the legislation should help protect the interests of Delaware residents with cryptocurrency holdings. Late last week, the Delaware House of Representatives passed House Bill 345, the 'Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets and Digital Accounts Act', which gives heirs and executors the authority to take control of digital accounts and devices, much like physical assets. The law states:....
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