Your bitcoin is safe from thieves, but self-custody alone doesn't pass it on. My Bitcoin Will is the complete Bitcoin inheritance planning system for self-custody holders.
Close the family-access gap privately and correctly, without giving up your private keys.
Ensure your wishes are properly documented.
Provide clear instructions for your bitcoin.
Help your family and executor understand what they've inherited.
Real stories from self-custody bitcoin holders who finally secured their legacy.
You've done the responsible thing and taken custody of your bitcoin. But self-custody protects your assets while you're alive. It does not automatically ensure they can be recovered and transferred when you're gone.
Getting self-custody right is the first milestone, but making sure your loved ones can actually access it is just as critical. Without clear, practical instructions, your bitcoin doesn't get passed on. It simply disappears with you.
Even with a perfect technical roadmap, without a valid will the State decides who receives your bitcoin, not you. Your wishes become irrelevant the moment you die without a legally recognised will.
Wealth transfer isn't just about access. It's about ensuring the next generation understands what they've inherited, and how not to compromise it through panic, ignorance or bad actors.
Everything you need to bridge the gap between code and law.
A clear, court-ready legal framework that ensures your bitcoin is formally recognised as part of your estate, using precise language that executors and probate courts can easily understand and enforce.
A private document for your executor to guide them on specific wishes, from funeral arrangements to personal requests, that don't belong in a public will.
A comprehensive document so nothing is overlooked. Document your digital assets so your executor knows what exists, without having to go on a digital scavenger hunt.
This provides the specific information your loved ones or executor need to actually access your bitcoin. It bridges the gap between knowing it exists and having the ability to recover it. Works for single-sig, multisig and collaborative custody.
Self-custody is a responsibility. This pack ensures your heirs understand the basics of bitcoin security and who to contact to implement your wishes, preventing irreversible mistakes or panic selling.
Three checklists to keep your plan airtight. Confirm every document is complete, meet the legal signing requirements with confidence, and run an annual review to keep your plan current as your circumstances change.
Whichever path you choose, it's the same three steps.
Decide how much you do yourself and how much Dale does for you.
Each path gives you clear, step-by-step instructions. You're never left guessing.
Sign with two witnesses, store your recovery details off-site, and set a yearly review. Done.
Most people put off their bitcoin inheritance plan until a life event forces it. If any of these has just happened to you, now is the time, not someday.
A new baby, or another on the way, is the moment most Bitcoiners realise their stack now has to outlive them. Put the plan in place while it's front of mind.
Taking your coins off an exchange or upgrading to multisig removes the custodian, and the recovery safety net with it. Now your family needs your map.
In most of Australia, getting married automatically cancels any will you made beforehand. On top of that, your spouse now depends on being able to access your bitcoin, so this is the moment to sort your will out properly.
What started as an experiment is now serious money. Once it's life-changing, an unrecoverable stack is a life-changing loss for the people you leave behind.
A diagnosis, an accident, a close call. Nothing makes the widow test feel real faster. Don't let the scare pass without acting on it.
A mate lost access, or you read about coins gone forever when someone died. That "that could be me" feeling is exactly the trigger to finish your plan.
Not ready for the My Bitcoin Will Starter Kit yet? Start here. This free checklist covers all the things every bitcoin holder should have in place to make sure their family can actually access their coins.
As a father, trained lawyer, and Managing Mentor at Bitcoin Mentor Australia, I spend my days helping people understand Bitcoin and, increasingly, what happens to it after they're gone.
Through that work, I kept hearing the same question:
"If something happens to me, how do I make sure my bitcoin actually gets to my family?"
People were holding bitcoin in self-custody with no bitcoin-aware will, no clear starting point, and no desire to pay thousands to a lawyer who doesn't get Bitcoin, let alone self-custody.
As a trained lawyer who teaches bitcoin self-custody best practices, I built My Bitcoin Will to close the gap between the technical side (hardware wallets, seed phrases, self-custody) and the legal side that gives effect to your wishes when it matters most.
Same core outcome: a Bitcoin-aware will, done properly. Choose how much of Dale you want alongside you. A fraction of the cost of bespoke legal work or concierge inheritance services that run into the thousands.
Do it yourself, on your own time.
The full Bitcoin will starter kit, delivered instantly. Templates, guides and checklists you complete on your own. No session with Dale. Best for people who are self-sufficient, committed to getting it done, and don't need accountability from anyone else.
Doing it yourself is entirely possible. For the fastest result, it pays to have an expert in your corner. See Done For You.
You give the info. Dale does the work.
Dale drafts your complete plan and walks you through it. You leave with a document ready for a lawyer to review, plus a referral list of lawyers in your jurisdiction.
Bespoke estate work from a solicitor runs into the thousands. This is done for you, ready for legal review, within two business days.
The fastest and most hands-off path. Complete a detailed questionnaire, Dale drafts your complete bitcoin estate plan from your answers, and you walk through everything together in an hour. No time spent drafting anything yourself.
Done For You does not include analysis or feedback on circumstances that warrant specific legal review, such as trust deeds, shareholders agreements, superannuation fund documentation, or other external instruments that form part of a complete estate plan.
What you do get: a complete bitcoin estate plan that is ready for legal review. Your plan will specifically highlight any areas that introduce risk or complexity, giving your solicitor a clean and efficient brief that explains what you have, what needs to be addressed, and where your personal circumstances may require further attention.
This is why Dale includes a lawyer referral list and helps you prepare that brief, so your solicitor can focus on the areas that matter most.
Best for people who'd rather pay to have it handled than block out time to draft it themselves.
Not sure which is right for you?
Three quick questions. We'll point you to the right path.
The My Bitcoin Will Starter Kit is currently optimised for Australia. If you are based in the US, Canada, UK or elsewhere, we are working on localised versions for your jurisdiction.
Register your interest below and we will notify you as soon as your jurisdiction is available.
Both the DIY kit and the Done For You service provide you with a bitcoin estate plan, including a will, letter of wishes, digital asset inventory, technical roadmap, and educational documents for your executor and beneficiaries. These documents are designed to ensure your bitcoin is passed on to your loved ones and that they know exactly what to do with it.
Both options are designed for simple estates. They do not account for every possible combination of personal circumstances and jurisdiction, and do not include a comprehensive estate plan review covering trusts, SMSF trusteeship, shareholders agreements, or secondary documentation beyond what is included in the plan.
We strongly recommend consulting a qualified solicitor in your jurisdiction before signing and executing any documents, particularly if you have trusts, self-managed super funds, private company interests, or other complicating factors.
The My Bitcoin Will system was designed by a qualified lawyer who understands both bitcoin and the law. By arriving at your solicitor with a complete, structured plan rather than starting from scratch, you save significant time and cost: your solicitor reviews and amends an existing plan rather than building one from nothing.
Neither the DIY kit nor the Done For You service amounts to legal advice, financial advice, or creates a solicitor-client relationship. Dale Warburton is a qualified lawyer but is not acting in a legal capacity through this product. My Bitcoin Will accepts no liability for any losses, disputes, or adverse outcomes arising from the use or misuse of these documents.
Every day without a plan is a day your sats are at risk of disappearing with you. It takes one afternoon, and as little as 60 minutes with Dale, to fix this permanently.