Digital assets in your will — UK guide after the 2025 Act
Quick answer: You can leave digital assets in your will, but never put passwords or seed phrases in the will itself. Use a separate secure access plan and tell your executor where to find instructions.
English law now confirms that many digital assets can pass under your will. The hard part is making sure your executor can actually access them.
What the 2025 Act changed
The Act clarifies that digital assets can be property you own and transfer on death in England and Wales. It does not solve access — your executor still needs keys or exchange cooperation.
Practical steps
List what you hold and where. Store access instructions separately from the will — for example a solicitor's sealed letter or secure vault. Consider a letter of wishes explaining how to handle crypto.
Frequently asked questions
Can I leave 'all my crypto' in one clause?+
Yes, but name a beneficiary and ensure access instructions exist outside the public will document.