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RE: Proposal for new Steem feature: Deadman switch / Will / Recovering accounts from lost passwords

in #steem8 years ago (edited)

I have an alternative design idea. Let the trusted agent (originally chosen by the user) initiate a transfer based on death report, and if the user doesn't sign a refutation within 1 year, then the inheritance transfer becomes final. The trusted agent is kept up-to-date by the user on contact details (which can be recorded on the blockchain encrypted and signed by both parties), so it can be settled in a court-of-law if the trust agent violated its obligation to attempt to notify the user which can be a means of restitution if there is an errant inheritance transfer. Note the transfer agent who transfers an inheritance to parties which can't be identified and questioned by the court, is likely going to be found liable by the court.