Yes. A beneficiary can initiate an inheritance claim at any time, including before you die.
To protect against accidental or fraudulent claims, Bitkey enforces a six-month waiting period before your beneficiary can access the funds in your wallet. During this time, you’ll receive regular alerts and notifications so you're aware that a claim has been started and have the opportunity to cancel it before the waiting period ends.
🔐 Security tip: We strongly recommend enabling all available contact channels for critical alerts and keeping your contact information up to date so you can take immediate action if needed.
To learn more, see:
👉 What are critical alerts and how do I update how I’m notified about them?
👉 How do I cancel an inheritance claim?