What Happens to Your Foundation Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Royalties
Ongoing from resales
Art
Created works on-chain
Wallet
Ethereum wallet controls all
Step-by-Step Guide
Claim royalties and sales proceeds
Check the connected Ethereum wallet for unclaimed ETH from art sales and ongoing royalties.
Document created artworks
Created artworks live on-chain and generate royalties on resale. Document the collection for family.
Document Now Checklist
- Connected Ethereum wallet
- Created artworks list
- Royalty percentage configured
Tax and access note: Crypto receives a step-up in basis at death — get date-of-death valuations BEFORE selling anything. If the family cannot access the assets, professional supervised recovery is available through our partnership with The Crypto Accountant. Learn more →
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