{"id":21261,"date":"2026-01-21T00:16:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T23:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.in-diem.com\/how-to-plan-inheritances-and-successions-with-cryptocurrencies-and-digital-assets-in-spain\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T03:21:40","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T01:21:40","slug":"how-to-plan-inheritances-and-successions-with-cryptocurrencies-and-digital-assets-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.in-diem.com\/en\/how-to-plan-inheritances-and-successions-with-cryptocurrencies-and-digital-assets-in-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Plan Inheritances and Successions with Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets in Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vgblk-rw-wrapper limit-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Succession planning in Spain has been profoundly transformed.<\/strong> Assets no longer consist solely of real estate, bank accounts and corporate shareholdings, but also cryptocurrencies, tokens, NFTs, positions in DeFi protocols and digital assets with real economic value. This new scenario presents legal, tax and technological challenges that require a professional and multidisciplinary approach. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main problem is evident: <strong>each year the number of heirs who cannot access the deceased&#8217;s digital assets increases<\/strong> due to lack of private keys, documentation or recovery instructions. Lost wallets, blocked platforms or unknown investments generate irreversible asset losses. In parallel, the Tax Authority has strengthened crypto asset taxation through reporting obligations and specific forms.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this context, proper planning is essential to ensure the effective and secure transmission of digital assets.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0029a4;font-size:22px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>Legal Framework: Cryptocurrencies as Heritable Assets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although Spain lacks specific legislation on crypto assets, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hacienda.gob.es\/en-GB\/Areas%20Tematicas\/Impuestos\/Direccion%20General%20de%20Tributos\/Paginas\/Direccion%20general%20de%20tributos.aspx\">Directorate General of Taxes<\/a><\/strong> and case law agree that cryptocurrencies are transferable assets mortis causa. This means: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They are integrated into the estate as any other asset.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are susceptible to ownership, transfer and encumbrance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heirs acquire legal ownership as of the date of death.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The provisions of the Civil Code and, where applicable, regional legislation apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, their decentralized nature introduces a critical element: <strong>there is no intermediary to certify effective ownership in cases of self-custody<\/strong>. Possession of the private key determines actual control of the asset. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0029a4;font-size:22px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>Applicable Taxation: ISD and IRPF<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>1. Inheritance and Gift Tax (ISD)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sede.agenciatributaria.gob.es\/Sede\/impuestos-tasas\/impuesto-sobre-sucesiones-donaciones.html\">ISD<\/a><\/strong> taxes the acquisition of assets by inheritance with rates that vary significantly by autonomous community. For cryptocurrencies: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tax base:<\/strong> market value at date of death.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Valuation<\/strong>: price in euros according to verifiable quotation on recognized exchanges at that exact moment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Filing deadline:<\/strong> 6 months from death (extendable).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Heir&#8217;s obligation:<\/strong> prove the existence, ownership and value of the crypto asset.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The obligation falls on the heir, even when they cannot materially access the funds.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>2. Subsequent Tax Obligations: Heir&#8217;s IRPF<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the heir finally sells the inherited cryptocurrencies:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Acquisition cost:<\/strong> value declared in the ISD (value at date of death).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capital gain:<\/strong> difference between sale price and acquisition cost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taxation<\/strong>: marginal rate in savings IRPF (19%-28% according to brackets in 2025).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Required documentation:<\/strong> deed of inheritance, ISD self-assessment, exchange receipts. Succession documentation and valuation certifications will be essential before the Tax Authority. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The absence of documentation on the deceased&#8217;s historical acquisition cost does not affect the heir, who computes the succession transfer value as acquisition.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0029a4;font-size:22px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>Central Problem: Verification and Access to Wallets<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike bank accounts or shares, self-custody wallets have no certificate of ownership. Here arises the most complex obstacle: <strong>how does an heir prove they are the new legitimate owner of a wallet if they do not possess the private keys?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without private keys:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The heir is the legal owner, but cannot dispose of the asset.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They cannot properly value the asset for the ISD.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Funds may be permanently lost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is risk of conflict among co-heirs due to lack of transparency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Involuntary tax non-compliance may occur.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This is the main reason why digital succession planning requires a specific technical protocol.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0029a4;font-size:22px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>How to Integrate Cryptocurrencies into a Will Securely<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>1. Never Include Private Keys in the Will<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Including private keys directly in a will is a critical security error. Wills: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are notarized (third-party access).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are registered in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mjusticia.gob.es\/ca\/ciudadania\/registros\/ultima-voluntad-seguros-vida\/registro-actos-ultima-voluntad\">General Registry of Acts of Last Will.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be consulted after death.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do not guarantee absolute confidentiality for years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Including seeds or private keys compromises asset security.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>2. Correct Structure: Will + Separate Technical Document<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The optimal structure combines:<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Notarial will<\/strong> with specific clauses that:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Acknowledge the existence of digital assets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authorize the executor and heirs to access devices and accounts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establish an express distribution of digital assets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designate a <strong>digital executor<\/strong> with technological competencies or specialized support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>External technical document<\/strong>, separate and securely stored, without explicit keys, which must contain:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Inventory of wallets (public addresses).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List of exchanges and platforms with associated email.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Location of hardware wallets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recovery protocols.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional contacts for legal and technical support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This document must be updated periodically.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0029a4;font-size:22px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>Digital Assets Beyond Cryptocurrencies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Digital succession planning is not limited to Bitcoin or Ethereum. The inventory must include: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cryptocurrencies on different blockchains (includes balances, accounts on crypto brokers, as well as pending orders, relevant tax history of all trading platforms)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fungible and utility tokens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NFTs with economic value or royalties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DeFi positions (liquidity, loans, staking).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technological rights (smart contracts, vesting).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traditional digital assets: web domains, monetized social media accounts, cloud files, email accounts, transferable software licenses, neobanks and digital payment methods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boe.es\/buscar\/act.php?id=BOE-A-2018-16673\">Organic Law 3\/2018 on Data Protection<\/a> recognizes post-mortem digital rights, allowing heirs to access the deceased&#8217;s digital content unless expressly prohibited.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0029a4;font-size:22px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>Serious Errors in Digital Inheritances (and How to Avoid Them)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Error 1. Not Leaving Access Instructions <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Consequence<\/strong>: irreversible loss of digital assets. Permanently blocked funds. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Solution<\/em><\/strong>: Documented protocol, securely stored, periodically updated. Include detailed technical instructions adapted to the heirs&#8217; level of knowledge. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Error 2. Using Insecure Recording Methods <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Common dangerous practices<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Photographing seeds with mobile phone (vulnerable to hacking, cloud backups)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Storing keys in Word documents or phone notes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sending sensitive information by email or WhatsApp<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing seeds on paper without physical protection or duplicates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Solution<\/em><\/strong>: Hardware wallets, seed splitting, safety deposit boxes, professional testamentary custody services.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Error 3. Not Documenting Exchanges or Platforms Used <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heirs do not know where to look for assets and therefore cannot claim balances. Many exchanges require specific succession documentation and KYC processes for heirs. Without documentation from the deceased about which platforms they used, nothing can be done.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Solution<\/em><\/strong>: complete inventory of platforms, including inactive ones.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Error 4. Not Anticipating the Tax Burden on Heirs <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generally heirs\u2014who must settle the ISD\u2014may lack liquidity, forcing them to sell assets (potentially at a bad market moment) to pay taxes<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Solution<\/em><\/strong>: Prior tax planning that considers:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Life insurance covering estimated tax burden<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lifetime gifts with tax benefits according to autonomous community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creation of available liquidity to meet taxes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family or corporate structures when legally appropriate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Error 5. Not Understanding Subsequent IRPF Taxation <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a common conceptual error, which is believing that after paying the ISD, there are no more taxes. However, as we have explained, when the heir sells the inherited cryptocurrencies, they generate a capital gain subject to IRPF. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Solution<\/em><\/strong>: Advice on optimal timing of sale, loss offsetting, planning of fractional sales in different tax years.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Error 6. Not Properly Valuing Assets <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Problem<\/strong>: Incorrect valuation in the ISD generates:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Penalties for incorrect declaration if undervalued<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tax overpayment if overvalued<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Problems in computing future capital gains<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Solution<\/em><\/strong>: Expert valuation reports, use of recognized methodologies, exhaustive documentation of market value at exact date of death with verifiable sources.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Error 7. Not Including Digital Assets in the Will <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many of our clients often find that traditional assets are distributed in the will, but nothing is said about digital assets.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Solution<\/em><\/strong>: Testamentary clauses that expressly include &#8220;digital assets and accounts, cryptocurrencies, tokens and any assets registered on blockchain technology or digital platforms&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Error 8. Not Updating Information <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In reality, wallet changes, fund migration between platforms, exchange closures, security updates often occur. This means instructions do not reflect the current location of assets. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Solution<\/em><\/strong>: Biannual or annual review of digital inventory, updating of access protocols, verification that recovery keys work correctly.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0029a4;font-size:22px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>Comprehensive Succession Planning: Professional Steps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-cbed631e936792e489c287faae22506e\"><strong>Step 1: Complete Asset Inventory<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Include traditional and digital assets, with detailed documentation.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4f1aee277b8b9a2e89d93885f4d3cd7e\"><strong>Step 2: Professional Asset Valuation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Official real estate appraisals; bank certificates of balances at recent date; expert reports for crypto assets, NFTs and complex digital assets; business valuation if there are shareholdings; documentation of debts and charges that reduce the estate<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-92b9f822b4c200c4aec312e8a39de3eb\"><strong>Step 3: Preventive Tax Analysis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Calculate ISD by autonomous community, possible reductions or tax benefits and future taxation.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-93d3714c0f46a3f361753851bbeb1084\"><strong>Step 4: Will with Digital Clauses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Include access authorization, recognition of digital assets, designation of executor and, of course, a clear and explicit distribution among heirs.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-69e7cc85e1d64085c1858cf230bd98c5\"><strong>Step 5: Technical Key Document<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Separate from the will, secure and updated. With a determined custody method (Notary in sealed envelope with opening instructions, in a bank safety deposit box, in a specialized testamentary custody service) <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-0e1553f9a464ecba511c73e1c0e64af5\"><strong>Step 6: Digital Executor or Specialized Advisor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Essential when there are significant crypto assets. Requires selecting a trusted person with sufficient technical knowledge. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At this point, it is highly recommended to designate a <strong>professional digital advisor<\/strong> (specialized lawyer, blockchain consultant) to work alongside the traditional executor.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1e43e2467933017f04fb80dd5470ccf0\"><strong>Step 7: Preventive Structures for Tax Planning<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Life insurance, lifetime gifts or asset structures when appropriate.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-f710f28c04c9604961f748611bf5aa02\"><strong>Step 8: Communication and Periodic Reviews<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Inform heirs<\/strong> (without compromising security) of the existence of digital assets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Designate contacts<\/strong>: lawyers, tax advisors, blockchain experts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Establish protocols<\/strong>: what to do immediately after death<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Train heirs<\/strong>: basic concepts of cryptocurrencies and digital security<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0029a4;font-size:22px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><strong>How Can IN DIEM Help You?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The intersection between succession law, taxation and blockchain technology makes inheritance planning with cryptocurrencies one of the most complex legal areas of the moment. Errors can translate into irreversible losses, serious tax problems and family conflicts. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A professional strategy ensures that traditional and digital assets are transmitted correctly, complying with regulations and preserving the security of the legacy.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Protect your digital legacy with specialized professional advice.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inheritance planning with cryptocurrencies and digital assets represents one of the most complex legal and tax challenges of contemporary asset law. The intersection between traditional succession regulations, crypto asset taxation and technological security requires a multidisciplinary approach. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our firm combines legal rigor with deep technical knowledge in blockchain and crypto asset taxation. We offer comprehensive digital asset planning services: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete audit of your traditional and digital assets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drafting of wills with specific clauses for technological assets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Key and access custody protocols.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preventive tax planning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expert valuation reports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advice on successions with digital assets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tax regularization of previously undeclared cryptocurrencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not leave the future of your digital assets to chance. Professional planning today prevents irreversible losses and conflicts tomorrow. <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ddeb9f5d1cd6ff7c0c17c32fa938dfea wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact us. We are here to help you. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<div class=\"indiem-faqs\"><style>.indiem-faqs {\n      width: 100%;\n      max-width: 900px;\n      margin: 28px auto;\n      box-sizing: border-box;\n      font-family: inherit;\n    }\n\n```\n.indiem-faqs * {\n  box-sizing: border-box;\n}\n\n.indiem-faqs-title {\n  margin: 0 0 16px 0;\n  color: #0A3151;\n  font-size: 24px;\n  line-height: 1.3;\n  font-weight: 700;\n}\n\n.indiem-faq-item {\n  margin-bottom: 10px;\n  border: 1px solid #E6E6E6;\n  border-radius: 12px;\n  background: #ffffff;\n  overflow: hidden;\n}\n\n.indiem-faq-item summary {\n  cursor: pointer;\n  padding: 15px 18px;\n  color: #0A3151;\n  font-size: 15px;\n  line-height: 1.4;\n  font-weight: 700;\n  background: #F8FAFC;\n  list-style: none;\n}\n\n.indiem-faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker {\n  display: none;\n}\n\n.indiem-faq-item summary::after {\n  content: \"+\";\n  float: right;\n  color: #33B4D6;\n  font-size: 20px;\n  line-height: 1;\n  font-weight: 700;\n}\n\n.indiem-faq-item[open] summary::after {\n  content: \"\u2013\";\n}\n\n.indiem-faq-content {\n  padding: 14px 18px 16px 18px;\n  border-top: 1px solid #E6E6E6;\n  color: #333333;\n  font-size: 14px;\n  line-height: 1.55;\n}\n\n.indiem-faq-content p {\n  margin: 0;\n}\n\n@media (max-width: 520px) {\n  .indiem-faqs-title {\n    font-size: 21px;\n  }\n\n  .indiem-faq-item summary {\n    font-size: 14px;\n    padding: 14px 15px;\n  }\n\n  .indiem-faq-content {\n    font-size: 13px;\n    padding: 13px 15px 15px 15px;\n  }\n}\n```\n\n  <\/style><h2 class=\"indiem-faqs-title\">Preguntas frecuentes sobre herencias digitales y criptomonedas<\/h2><details class=\"indiem-faq-item\" open=\"\"><summary>\u00bfLas criptomonedas forman parte de una herencia?<\/summary><div class=\"indiem-faq-content\"><p>S\u00ed. Las criptomonedas son bienes patrimoniales transmisibles mortis causa y pueden integrarse en el caudal hereditario junto con otros bienes, derechos y activos del fallecido.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"indiem-faq-item\"><summary>\u00bfQu\u00e9 problema plantean las wallets en una sucesi\u00f3n?<\/summary><div class=\"indiem-faq-content\"><p>El principal problema es el acceso. Aunque los herederos sean titulares jur\u00eddicos de los criptoactivos, si no disponen de claves privadas, seeds, dispositivos o instrucciones de recuperaci\u00f3n, pueden no llegar a controlar materialmente los fondos.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"indiem-faq-item\"><summary>\u00bfConviene incluir las claves privadas en el testamento?<\/summary><div class=\"indiem-faq-content\"><p>No. Incluir claves privadas o frases semilla directamente en el testamento puede comprometer la seguridad del patrimonio digital. Lo recomendable es prever cl\u00e1usulas testamentarias espec\u00edficas y mantener un documento t\u00e9cnico separado, seguro y actualizado.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"indiem-faq-item\"><summary>\u00bfQu\u00e9 debe contener un inventario de patrimonio digital?<\/summary><div class=\"indiem-faq-content\"><p>Debe incluir wallets, direcciones p\u00fablicas, exchanges utilizados, plataformas DeFi, NFTs, tokens, cuentas digitales, dominios, activos con monetizaci\u00f3n, correos asociados, ubicaci\u00f3n de dispositivos y protocolos b\u00e1sicos de recuperaci\u00f3n.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"indiem-faq-item\"><summary>\u00bfC\u00f3mo tributan las criptomonedas heredadas?<\/summary><div class=\"indiem-faq-content\"><p>La adquisici\u00f3n por herencia queda sujeta al Impuesto sobre Sucesiones y Donaciones, tomando como referencia el valor de mercado a la fecha de fallecimiento. Si posteriormente el heredero vende los criptoactivos, puede generarse una ganancia o p\u00e9rdida patrimonial en IRPF.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"indiem-faq-item\"><summary>\u00bfQu\u00e9 valor debe declararse en el Impuesto sobre Sucesiones?<\/summary><div class=\"indiem-faq-content\"><p>Debe declararse el valor de mercado de los criptoactivos a la fecha de fallecimiento, utilizando fuentes verificables y documentaci\u00f3n suficiente. 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