What Happens to Your Trezor Hardware Wallet Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Recovery
Seed phrase
Models
Model One / Model T / Safe 3
Support
trezor.io/support
Step-by-Step Guide
Locate device and seed phrase
Same process as Ledger. Find the physical device and the seed phrase backup.
Access via Trezor Suite
Download Trezor Suite (suite.trezor.io), connect device, enter PIN.
If no PIN, restore with seed phrase on new device
Buy a new Trezor, restore during setup using the seed phrase.
Document Now Checklist
- Trezor device location
- Seed phrase location
- PIN location
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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