Digital Assets & International Probate FAQs
Executors should inventory online accounts, crypto wallets, domains, and digital files. Access depends on stored passwords or service-provider procedures; many platforms now accept digital-legacy contacts or court orders.
The executor must verify identities, comply with foreign documentation and translation requirements, and sometimes secure a court-approved bond. Cross-border transfers may require apostilles or consular authentication.
States can claim reimbursement for long-term-care benefits from the decedent’s estate. Executors must notify Medicaid, verify claim validity, and pay approved recoveries before distributing remaining assets.