30th Annual International Private Client Tax Conference: transforming (un)expected challenges into opportunities for the next 30 years
2 Mar - 4 Mar 2025
Session information
From pixels to probate: handling digital assets before and after death
Tuesday 4 March (1530 - 1645)
Description
As our lives become increasingly digital, estate planners and advisors face several challenges in managing everything from cryptocurrency wallets to social media accounts after their clients' deaths. This panel explores the complexities of identifying, valuing, and transferring digital assets, addressing critical questions about their location, taxation, and the emerging legal frameworks that govern them. Join our panel of experts as they navigate the intersection of technology and law, offering practical insights into protecting and preserving digital wealth across generations while examining ongoing efforts to harmonise digital asset treatment across jurisdictions.
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
Ruth Bloch-Riemer | Baer & Karrer, Zürich, Switzerland |
Niklas Schmidt | WOLF THEISS Rechtsanwälte GmbH & Co KG, Vienna, Austria |
Speakers
Sara Adami-Johnson | RBC Family Office , Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada |
Lya Glaentzlin D’Ascoli | Glaentzlin, Caracas, Venezuela |
Benjamin Rosen | Quastels LLP, London, England |