Digital estates include social media accounts, cryptocurrency, e-money, and subscriptions. Under Civil Code Art. 896, all rights and obligations are inherited, but account usage rights are generally non-transferable per terms of service. Cryptocurrency is valued at market price on date of death (Inheritance Tax Act Art. 22). Advance preparation including digital asset lists and wills is recommended.
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Digital Estate Inheritance in Japan: Social Media and Crypto Assets
Key Takeaways
- ✓Crypto assets are subject to inheritance tax
- ✓SNS account succession policies vary by platform
- ✓Password management and sharing are essential advance preparations
- ✓Subscription cancellation procedures are also necessary after death
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