Sorry about your loss, you guys must be very close judging by the way you are committed to helping his family recover his coin. I also admire your honesty and transparency because you have an open opportunity to possess the coin since his parents are old school.
My advice for you is, be very certain that there is actually Bitcoin left in his wallet, and if there is, be sure of its value, so that you will not unnecessarily put his parent's hopes up. I hope you are able to follow this all the way through, and I wish I can find a
honest friends like you.
Topic: My friend passed away and he have Bitcoin in his wallet (Read 706 times)
I'm sorry for your friend, this is a sad thing to experience.
Similar cases when people die and leave Bitcoin behind in their wallets happen more often. If they haven't left any kind of last will where is instructed what to do with Bitcoins then family and friends might have serious issues what to do with it and especially if they don't have access to wallet. It's a legal.and moral question what to do.
Anyhow, in this case I think their family should decide and they should be offered some technical help to deal with it and its up to them what they are going to do with Bitcoins.
Similar cases when people die and leave Bitcoin behind in their wallets happen more often. If they haven't left any kind of last will where is instructed what to do with Bitcoins then family and friends might have serious issues what to do with it and especially if they don't have access to wallet. It's a legal.and moral question what to do.
Anyhow, in this case I think their family should decide and they should be offered some technical help to deal with it and its up to them what they are going to do with Bitcoins.
Thats if there is some sufficient or ample amount of coins have been left on the wallet and as mentioned that op is trying out to reach out his parents to tell
about of those coins.
Its just ethical if they would tell them out about it since its their son after all and now its dead then they do have the rights on getting on what he do owns.
Its just sad to hear out these kind of situations thats why its important that we should at least consider finding ways on how our loved ones would inherit our coins
once we passed away.
Hi
It's a bit strange topic and situation so a friend of mine passed away in a traffic accident and I'm sure he have big amount of saved bitcoins in his wallet or wallets.
His parents a bit old school and they know nothing about technology or Bitcoin
So I want to tell his parents about it as probably his private keys is saved in his personal PC or email or his phone or some paper
And no I cannot go to meet them as I'm in another country now but I have his father's phone and another friend of mine living close to them
So do you guys think it's a good idea to tell his parents about it ? To search of they find some twelve words it's a key to some hisen coins ? Or what do you guys think?
It's a bit strange topic and situation so a friend of mine passed away in a traffic accident and I'm sure he have big amount of saved bitcoins in his wallet or wallets.
His parents a bit old school and they know nothing about technology or Bitcoin
So I want to tell his parents about it as probably his private keys is saved in his personal PC or email or his phone or some paper
And no I cannot go to meet them as I'm in another country now but I have his father's phone and another friend of mine living close to them
So do you guys think it's a good idea to tell his parents about it ? To search of they find some twelve words it's a key to some hisen coins ? Or what do you guys think?
So sad hearing your friend passed away. this is a common situation as most people who are into bitcoin investment hardly oet people around them know, i think you owe the family of your friend what you know about him and financial life, of at all they are able to retrieve the bitcoin he has, it would go along way in the lives of people he left behind, my advise is you should tell the family about it
For me the best thing that you could do is to inform them about crypto and the chance that their son have some money on the internet.
They could do it on their own or if you really feel that they couldn't trust anyone but you then you should go and convert those crypto into Fiat if they find some.
I think if he is really into crypto then there would be a lot of wallet and even exchange that you should check since crypto owners tend to use different wallets and plenty of trading sites to secure or hold some of their crypto.
They could do it on their own or if you really feel that they couldn't trust anyone but you then you should go and convert those crypto into Fiat if they find some.
I think if he is really into crypto then there would be a lot of wallet and even exchange that you should check since crypto owners tend to use different wallets and plenty of trading sites to secure or hold some of their crypto.
There is nothing wrong with telling them, but make sure that they don’t make the mistake of letting those keys fall into the wrong hands, because that will be a problem. If he’s making use of a wallet that makes use of email, then there wouldn’t be much stress, especially if they have the access to his email.
For example, if the wallet is a Coinbase wallet and they have access to his phone where the wallet is, and also his email address that he used to create the wallet account, then they can just use the email to gain access by creating a new password. They really need someone with experience or techie to assist them in this, and it will be best if you’re there.
For example, if the wallet is a Coinbase wallet and they have access to his phone where the wallet is, and also his email address that he used to create the wallet account, then they can just use the email to gain access by creating a new password. They really need someone with experience or techie to assist them in this, and it will be best if you’re there.
I'm sorry for your friend, this is a sad thing to experience.
Similar cases when people die and leave Bitcoin behind in their wallets happen more often. If they haven't left any kind of last will where is instructed what to do with Bitcoins then family and friends might have serious issues what to do with it and especially if they don't have access to wallet. It's a legal.and moral question what to do.
Anyhow, in this case I think their family should decide and they should be offered some technical help to deal with it and its up to them what they are going to do with Bitcoins.
Similar cases when people die and leave Bitcoin behind in their wallets happen more often. If they haven't left any kind of last will where is instructed what to do with Bitcoins then family and friends might have serious issues what to do with it and especially if they don't have access to wallet. It's a legal.and moral question what to do.
Anyhow, in this case I think their family should decide and they should be offered some technical help to deal with it and its up to them what they are going to do with Bitcoins.
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This is really a sorrowful news that your friend is no more. RIP. I wanna tell you that, firstly make sure that he has Bitcoin. if you are sure, then tell that to his parents. if his parents don't know anything about BTC, then tell them what is it. tell them about BTC's market value. then I think they will take necessary steps to recover your friend's Bitcoin. if you are a kind hearted person then give them fully technical support if they need.
For me, it is important to give information to his parents. Especially if they need money for living expenses after the child dies. If you're in another country, you better call your friend. If your friend does not know how to use Bitcoin and sell it. You can provide information to learn through YouTube. Or with technology now you can video call, then lead your friend to tell the procedure.
So I want to tell his parents about it as probably his private keys is saved in his personal PC or email or his phone or some paper
If your intention of telling your late friend's parents is to enable them discover and retrieve the stocked Bitcoin, then go ahead and do it. It's a noble thing to do. However, if it's the other way round and you want to harvest your late friend's Bitcoin behind their back since (according to you) his parents are noobs who don't know jack about Bitcoin, then it's wrong. Don't profit from other's misery. 
yes tell his parents I personally have a box with instructions for my son and wife in case that happens to me
That's the right thing to do, nobody know when he or she is going to die but certainly we'll will do one day. Keeping things like passwords and pass keys for out love ones to check when gone is an advantage to the family, though, care must be taken to avoid revealing important information while alive. Back to topic: OP should pass the message to the parent for them to check if they will find these keys to recover some digital currency from their beloved son that passed on. Our beloved ones should know our lifestyle and some secrets about our personal life to avoid lose of our inheritance with Bitcoin.
First of all, sorry about the loss of your friend. But it's better to let his parents know about his bitcoin. I don't know when did your friend die, but if it's just recently, better let his parent take time to grieve first before telling them.
Since you are in another country, you can make a phone call and slowly tell them about his bitcoin for them to understand. Or if your friend has siblings, it's better to tell it to them since they are more capable of understanding it. But if he's the only child, it's better to ask his parents directly if they know someone who they have trust that can help them with his wallet. It's not that I'm doubting your other friend, but since it involves money, let the parent choose to whom they will ask for help.
Since you are in another country, you can make a phone call and slowly tell them about his bitcoin for them to understand. Or if your friend has siblings, it's better to tell it to them since they are more capable of understanding it. But if he's the only child, it's better to ask his parents directly if they know someone who they have trust that can help them with his wallet. It's not that I'm doubting your other friend, but since it involves money, let the parent choose to whom they will ask for help.
Hi
It's a bit strange topic and situation so a friend of mine passed away in a traffic accident and I'm sure he have big amount of saved bitcoins in his wallet or wallets.
His parents a bit old school and they know nothing about technology or Bitcoin
So I want to tell his parents about it as probably his private keys is saved in his personal PC or email or his phone or some paper
And no I cannot go to meet them as I'm in another country now but I have his father's phone and another friend of mine living close to them
So do you guys think it's a good idea to tell his parents about it ? To search of they find some twelve words it's a key to some hisen coins ? Or what do you guys think?
I think the best thing you can do is to communicate with the parents of your late friend and told them or teach them what to do to recover the bitcoin of their child.But always be careful and advise them not to open to other people regarding that matter because you already know that private key and other important details about the bitcoin wallet must keep it confidential. I think if you talk to them ,they will listen and they will follow what you say. It's a bit strange topic and situation so a friend of mine passed away in a traffic accident and I'm sure he have big amount of saved bitcoins in his wallet or wallets.
His parents a bit old school and they know nothing about technology or Bitcoin
So I want to tell his parents about it as probably his private keys is saved in his personal PC or email or his phone or some paper
And no I cannot go to meet them as I'm in another country now but I have his father's phone and another friend of mine living close to them
So do you guys think it's a good idea to tell his parents about it ? To search of they find some twelve words it's a key to some hisen coins ? Or what do you guys think?
The parents of your friend would be thinking you are interested in this hidden digital asset his boy has that is why it's hidden. You'd better just tell them from afar over the phone than going to the house of your friend to search for this privatekey because it does sound like a KGB is in search for a spy's code.
I wouldn't care what they think of me because honesty and conscience is much more important. Why would you be afraid that they think you're spying if you're offering them free knowledge and possibly free money that they wouldn't be able to obtain otherwise?
I'd explain the situation and offer help. If they decided not to trust me, my conscience would be clear.
Hi
It's a bit strange topic and situation so a friend of mine passed away in a traffic accident and I'm sure he have big amount of saved bitcoins in his wallet or wallets.
His parents a bit old school and they know nothing about technology or Bitcoin
So I want to tell his parents about it as probably his private keys is saved in his personal PC or email or his phone or some paper
And no I cannot go to meet them as I'm in another country now but I have his father's phone and another friend of mine living close to them
So do you guys think it's a good idea to tell his parents about it ? To search of they find some twelve words it's a key to some hisen coins ? Or what do you guys think?
It's a bit strange topic and situation so a friend of mine passed away in a traffic accident and I'm sure he have big amount of saved bitcoins in his wallet or wallets.
His parents a bit old school and they know nothing about technology or Bitcoin
So I want to tell his parents about it as probably his private keys is saved in his personal PC or email or his phone or some paper
And no I cannot go to meet them as I'm in another country now but I have his father's phone and another friend of mine living close to them
So do you guys think it's a good idea to tell his parents about it ? To search of they find some twelve words it's a key to some hisen coins ? Or what do you guys think?
Fact : Most wallets now allow the Bitcoins to be passed on to someone else.
Therefore if you are able to unlock his mobile you will be able to talk with the wallet companies and such about it , surely there will be someone who did knew about his password and therefore it would be easy for someone to do it .
I do think you should not tell about it to anyone except his parents.
DO NOT TRUST ANYONE
But then again you cannot go there on your own and so I would suggest you to just wait it out when you can travel or if he has a brother or sister let them do it .
It is a very critical matter and I assure you the wallet company will understand too .
So I do think there are only the following things that can be done:
•Physically meet his parents and check his mobile then encash and transfer it into their parents wallets
•Ask help from his siblings
•Talk with the wallet company , you should know that much at least.
I do hope everything goes well , his parents went through a lot at this time , they lost a lot , this would at least help them financially , plus I would like to send my regards to you and his family.
He is in a good place don't worry.
Thank you for helping him out even when he is not here .
Very sorry to hear the passing of your friend, this is also telling everyone of us that life is very unpredictable, and it is important to let at least a member of our family know about our involvement in crypto, knowing this will give them a clue should any sad situation occurs,
Just like everyone already suggested, endeavour to let the parents know and if you can deliver the message in person so it will be much easier for them. Condolence.
Just like everyone already suggested, endeavour to let the parents know and if you can deliver the message in person so it will be much easier for them. Condolence.
Hi
It's a bit strange topic and situation so a friend of mine passed away in a traffic accident and I'm sure he have big amount of saved bitcoins in his wallet or wallets.
His parents a bit old school and they know nothing about technology or Bitcoin
So I want to tell his parents about it as probably his private keys is saved in his personal PC or email or his phone or some paper
And no I cannot go to meet them as I'm in another country now but I have his father's phone and another friend of mine living close to them
It's a bit strange topic and situation so a friend of mine passed away in a traffic accident and I'm sure he have big amount of saved bitcoins in his wallet or wallets.
His parents a bit old school and they know nothing about technology or Bitcoin
So I want to tell his parents about it as probably his private keys is saved in his personal PC or email or his phone or some paper
And no I cannot go to meet them as I'm in another country now but I have his father's phone and another friend of mine living close to them
Sorry to hear the news about the passing away of your friend, Please accept my condolences.
So do you guys think it's a good idea to tell his parents about it ? To search of they find some twelve words it's a key to some hisen coins ? Or what do you guys think?
I think it will be a good idea to let his parents know their son have some assets online and guide them step by step on how to get access to it,that way you will introduce them to Crypto currency even if they are going to sell all the crypto, but at least they will have an idea about what bitcoin is, there by creating some awareness. Rip to your friend.
Hi
It's a bit strange topic and situation so a friend of mine passed away in a traffic accident and I'm sure he have big amount of saved bitcoins in his wallet or wallets.
His parents a bit old school and they know nothing about technology or Bitcoin
So I want to tell his parents about it as probably his private keys is saved in his personal PC or email or his phone or some paper
And no I cannot go to meet them as I'm in another country now but I have his father's phone and another friend of mine living close to them
So do you guys think it's a good idea to tell his parents about it ? To search of they find some twelve words it's a key to some hisen coins ? Or what do you guys think?
It's a bit strange topic and situation so a friend of mine passed away in a traffic accident and I'm sure he have big amount of saved bitcoins in his wallet or wallets.
His parents a bit old school and they know nothing about technology or Bitcoin
So I want to tell his parents about it as probably his private keys is saved in his personal PC or email or his phone or some paper
And no I cannot go to meet them as I'm in another country now but I have his father's phone and another friend of mine living close to them
So do you guys think it's a good idea to tell his parents about it ? To search of they find some twelve words it's a key to some hisen coins ? Or what do you guys think?
It is just awful to loose a friend and I feel sorry for that mate. Regarding your question if you need to tell his parents since you wonder that their son might be having saved Bitcoins in his wallet, well I think you must probably tell them right ahead because their son might be saving them for the future or the sake of his parents so it is their right to know that their son have left an amount of Bitcoin which they can use.
As a good friend since they are old school, why not get into them right after this pandemic and explain everything and just do a call right now to somehow inform them about it but do not share private informations on calls. If you think that they cannot be able to use Bitcoin as it is, then well at least make a way for them to use the Bitcoins of their son so might just convert it into fiat and give it to them because even if we do want to save it for good, but his parents could not handle to do it, why not just give the amount in fiat so that they can already be able to use for I am sure that your friend might be happy of what will you do to his family whenever he is right now.
If they don't know what Bitcoin is it's better if they don't attempt to do anything with their son's holdings. It's easy to delete something or damage the hardware.
Tell them there might be money on his computer or some passwords written somewhere and ask if they have someone in the family who knows about cryptocurrencies.
Tell them there might be money on his computer or some passwords written somewhere and ask if they have someone in the family who knows about cryptocurrencies.
Sorry to hear about your friend, if you really believe that your friend has a lot of Bitcoin in his wallet. It's best to tell the parents,
because as friends we must help. In my opinion began to try to explain to your friend's father by telephone, if indeed you cannot
meet them. If your friend's father doesn't understand what is have you explained. Just ask for help from your other friends.
because as friends we must help. In my opinion began to try to explain to your friend's father by telephone, if indeed you cannot
meet them. If your friend's father doesn't understand what is have you explained. Just ask for help from your other friends.
Well, that is the life that we have to face. We don't know when we are going to die and your friend that has sudden death perhaps his not ready yet.
I have one suggestion, --perhaps this will work while you are in a far country. Try to have a remote desktop or any device of your friend that you can access even if you are in a far place. Just communicate with the parents of your friend and tell them what they are going to do.
You can research or follow this step, [ https://lifehacker.com/use-your-computer-from-anywhere-a-guide-to-remote-cont-5902654 ].
Well, perhaps you can help the parents of your friend financially by recovering his bitcoin. Just like funeral cost.
R.I.P to your friend.
I have one suggestion, --perhaps this will work while you are in a far country. Try to have a remote desktop or any device of your friend that you can access even if you are in a far place. Just communicate with the parents of your friend and tell them what they are going to do.
You can research or follow this step, [ https://lifehacker.com/use-your-computer-from-anywhere-a-guide-to-remote-cont-5902654 ].
Well, perhaps you can help the parents of your friend financially by recovering his bitcoin. Just like funeral cost.
R.I.P to your friend.
For people who dont know much about tech then remote conversations would really be somewhat hard.It is much better if there are people who do reside
together with his family or shall we say his younger sister/brother then that would be more worth for you to teach em up or any relatives that are quite
familiar on how tech works but actually understanding the basics wont really be that hard for someone. About funeral cost then we wont know if
his friend do have much even more money fiat value of his crypto.
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