Resolution of Disputes Between Heirs Regarding Cryptoassets Under Ukrainian Law

Cryptocurrencies and other digital assets increasingly form part of modern inheritance. However, due to lack of clear regulation and technical complexities, conflicts between heirs over cryptoassets are becoming more common. AROU provides full legal support for resolving disputes between heirs regarding digital assets under Ukrainian law.

Common Causes of Conflicts

Disputes typically arise due to:

• lack of access to private keys or seed phrases

• attempts by one heir to obtain exclusive control

• incomplete information about the decedent’s cryptoassets

• concealment of wallet data

• absence or vagueness of digital asset mentions in a will

• difficulty proving ownership of digital assets

Types of Disputes AROU Handles

We assist in resolving:

• disputes over distribution of cryptocurrency and tokens

• determination of heir shares

• wrongful actions by individual heirs

• access disputes related to wallets and exchanges

• NFT and digital rights conflicts

• litigation involving concealment or misappropriation of cryptoassets

Methods of Dispute Resolution

1. Pre-trial settlement

• negotiation support

• legal analysis of inheritance rights

• drafting settlement agreements

2. Technical evidence

• blockchain transaction analysis

• establishing ownership

• identification of wallet addresses

3. Court proceedings

We represent heirs in:

• filing lawsuits

• challenging unlawful actions

• recovering misappropriated assets

• determining composition of the estate

Why Clients Choose AROU

• experience in digital asset inheritance disputes

• strong legal and technical expertise

• strategic and confidential approach

• ability to work with complex blockchain evidence