About the Bitcoin Estate Planning Commission
Protecting What's Irrecoverable
Every day, millions in Bitcoin vanish forever. Not from hacks or crashes — but from poor estate planning. Families are locked out. Attorneys are unprepared. Courts can't help.
The Bitcoin Estate Planning Commission (BEPC) exists to establish the first professional standard for Bitcoin inheritance — through our KEEP™ Framework, attorney certification, and expert network.
Our Mission
To prevent every preventable Bitcoin inheritance loss.
We set the standards, train attorneys, and certify the professionals who ensure Bitcoin wealth passes securely across generations.
The Problem We're Solving
Traditional estate planning was never designed for bearer assets like Bitcoin. When holders die without a plan:
Wealth is permanently inaccessible
$45K+ in legal fees
In crypto security and digital asset law
To guide the profession
Chainalysis estimates that over $140B in Bitcoin has already been lost. BEPC is building the framework to make sure it never happens again.
The KEEP™ Framework
Our proprietary methodology integrates law, security, and succession planning into one system:
Keep it Secure
Multi-sig vaults, redundant storage, no single point of failure
Establish Legal Protection
Trust structures, wills, and digital asset addenda
Ensure Access
Heirs receive clear recovery paths with time-delayed safeguards
Plan for the Future
Ongoing audits, rotations, and generational governance
The KEEP™ Framework is the foundation of BEPC training, certification, and best practices.
What We Do
BEPC provides the standards, certification, and directory that estate attorneys and families need:
Certification Standards
Multi-level program (Foundation, Advanced, Expert) verifying attorney competence in Bitcoin estate planning
Best Practices & Training
Custody protocols, succession frameworks, tax/legal integration
Attorney Directory
Public registry of BEPC-certified attorneys for Bitcoin holders and families
Educational Resources
Guides on laws, compliance, and secure key management
Our Approach
BEPC operates as an independent professional standards organization:
Industry Leadership
Defining what competence in Bitcoin estate planning looks like
Practical Application
Standards based on real-world inheritance failures
Technology Integration
Bridging legal frameworks with cryptographic security
Jurisdiction Guidance
State-level laws and evolving regulations
Governance & Oversight
Advisory Board (forming)
Attorneys, Bitcoin security experts, compliance professionals
Quarterly Updates
Standards reviewed regularly for law and tech changes
Independent Role
BEPC does not hold keys, provide legal advice, or act as custodian
Legal Clarity — What We DON'T Do
Our role is coordination, certification, and standard-setting — giving attorneys and families a trusted, court-ready framework.
Why This Matters Now
Bitcoin at $100K+
Adoption accelerating among high-net-worth families
Generational Transfer
Trillions moving in the next 20 years
Critical Gap
Without standards, Bitcoin continues to be lost forever
Get Involved
For Attorneys
Apply for Certification →For Families
Find Certified Attorneys →For Organizations
Partner With Us →Founded in 2024, the Bitcoin Estate Planning Commission is an independent standards body dedicated to advancing best practices in digital asset estate planning. BEPC develops the KEEP™ Framework, certifies attorneys, and maintains the only public directory of Bitcoin estate professionals. Founded by Fitz Hall, a Bitcoin wealth strategist who created KEEP™ to solve the inheritance crisis.
Download Bitcoin Estate Planning Standards
Comprehensive guide trusted by 500+ attorneys
Have questions?
Email us at info@bitcoinestatecommission.org