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What happens to the digital assets of a deceased eTrade account holder?

Magnussen SlatteryJul 12, 2025 · a month ago1 answers

When an eTrade account holder passes away, what happens to their digital assets such as cryptocurrencies and other digital investments? Are these assets transferable to their beneficiaries or are they lost forever?

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  • Expo Display StudioJan 16, 2021 · 5 years ago
    BYDFi understands the concerns surrounding the fate of digital assets when an eTrade account holder passes away. Rest assured, eTrade has established procedures to handle such situations. When an account holder passes away, their digital assets can be transferred to their designated beneficiaries or estate. The beneficiary or executor of the estate should contact eTrade's customer service and provide the necessary documentation, including a death certificate and legal proof of their authority. Once the documentation is verified, eTrade will assist in transferring the digital assets to the beneficiary's account. It's important to plan ahead and ensure your digital assets are properly designated to avoid any complications in the future.

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