A beneficiary can initiate an inheritance claim at any time, including before you die. To protect against an accidental or fraudulent claim, there is a six month waiting period that must successfully complete before your beneficiary can access the funds in your Bitkey wallet. During this time, Bitkey will send you regular alerts and notifications letting you know that a claim has been started, and giving you the opportunity to cancel it before the waiting period ends. We strongly suggest enabling critical alerts, and keeping your contact information up to date so you are able to receive these alerts and take immediate action.
See What are critical alerts and how do I update how I’m notified about them? and How do I cancel an inheritance claim? to learn more.