Crypto exchange
Exchange accounts can be claimed by the estate; self-custody crypto cannot be recovered without the keys — leave a recovery note.
✓ Official help page verified 2026-07-10
Can you plan ahead?
There's no built-in tool to plan ahead — the best step is to list this account in your inventory and note what should happen to it.
After a death
An estate representative can request access or transfer with a death certificate, will/probate documents, and ID — but a lost recovery phrase on self-custody wallets is unrecoverable.
The official page
Policies and forms change — this is the platform's own current help page.
Coinbase deceased-account help ↗General information about platform tools, reviewed 2026-07-10 — not legal advice. Estate and access questions depend on your situation and jurisdiction; confirm on the official page above or with a qualified professional.
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