Episode 09 - Don’t Let Your Crypto Go to the Grave: Estate Planning for Digital Assets with Geoff Costeloe

In this episode, Nicole and Greg discuss digital asset planning with Geoff Costello, a Vancouver-based lawyer and digital asset expert. The conversation covers the nature of digital assets, focusing on cryptocurrencies and NFTs. Geoff explains the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies, the role of cryptography, and the concept of mining. He highlights challenges in estate administration, the evolving legal landscape, and offers recommendations for ensuring families can access digital assets in case of incapacity or death. The episode emphasizes the importance of proper planning and organization for digital assets in estate planning.

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