If someone has invited you to be the beneficiary of their Bitkey wallet, you’ll need to take a few steps before you can accept the invitation and be eligible to initiate a claim in the future.
First, you must have your own Bitkey wallet. If your benefactor hasn’t already purchased one for you, you can get one at bitkey.world or from one of our authorized retailers. You won’t be able to accept the invitation or complete the setup without a Bitkey device of your own.
Once you have your Bitkey device, accepting the invitation is straightforward. The Bitkey app will guide you through accepting the invitation, confirming your role as a beneficiary, and securely linking your wallet to the benefactor’s Inheritance plan.
Being named as a beneficiary does not give you access to your benefactor’s wallet while they’re alive. Your only role is to initiate a claim in the event of their death. That claim will be reviewed through a six-month waiting period and only approved if it goes undisputed.
🔎 Note: Being designated as a Bitkey wallet beneficiary does not guarantee legal ownership of the funds in your benefactor’s wallet. Ownership may be governed by a will or other legal document, which may take legal precedence.
We recommend speaking with an estate attorney or licensed professional familiar with the laws in your jurisdiction.
To learn more, see:
👉 What is Inheritance and how does it work?
👉 What is an Inheritance beneficiary and what do they do?