SecureInheritance helps you create plans to securely transfer digital assets to trusted beneficiaries. Shamir's Secret Sharing splits encryption keys so assets are only recoverable when conditions are met.
Step 1: Access SecureInheritance
Select 'SecureInheritance' from the 'Products' menu or enter /inheritance. Login is required.
Step 2: Create an Inheritance Plan
Click 'New Plan'. Enter a name and description. Choose a trigger type: 'Manual' (you trigger it), 'Inactivity' (auto-trigger after set days of inactivity, 7-1095 days), 'Date' (trigger on specific date), 'Multi-condition' (combined conditions). Set Shamir parameters: threshold (minimum shares to recover) and total shares.
Step 3: Add Beneficiaries
In the plan detail page's 'Beneficiaries' tab, add beneficiaries. Enter name, email, and relationship (family/friend/lawyer, etc.). Each beneficiary receives a Shamir key share with an auto-assigned share_index. Duplicate emails within a plan are not allowed.
Step 4: Register Digital Assets
In the 'Assets' tab, click 'Add Asset'. Enter label, asset type (account/document/crypto_wallet/financial/other), and data to deliver. Data is encrypted with AES-256-GCM using your encryption password. Select beneficiaries for each asset via checkboxes.
Step 5: Review Trigger Settings
In the 'Settings' tab, review trigger conditions, Shamir configuration, and danger zone. For inactivity triggers, the last activity time is shown—activity must be recorded periodically.
Step 6: Activate the Plan
Once everything is set, click 'Activate' in the 'Overview' tab. Trigger condition monitoring begins. Status flow: Draft → Active → Triggered/Cancelled → Completed.
Understanding Shamir's Secret Sharing
Shamir splits an encryption key into N shares where only M shares are needed to reconstruct the original. Example: total_shares=5, threshold=3 means any 3 of 5 beneficiaries can recover assets. No single beneficiary can access assets alone.
Digital Legacy Tips
- -Set threshold lower than total shares so assets are recoverable even if some beneficiaries are uncooperative.
- -For inactivity triggers, record activity regularly to prevent unintended activation.
- -Inform beneficiaries about the system and their role in advance.
- -Distribute important assets across multiple plans to spread risk.
- -Review thoroughly in draft status before activating. Some settings are restricted after activation.