Cryonics and Revival Trusts
Estate attorneys are creating trusts for cryonically preserved individuals to extend wealth until potential revival hundreds of years later. The legal and financial complexities of these 'revival trusts' are being taken seriously within the industry.
Key Points
- Revival trusts aim to extend wealth until cryonically preserved individuals can potentially be revived
- Legal and financial complexities arise due to the uncertainties of future technology and regulations
- Trust structures may need to adapt over centuries to accommodate changing circumstances
Pros
- Potential for extending wealth until cryonically preserved individuals can be revived
- Addresses legal and financial complexities of trust structures for potential future revival
Cons
- Uncertainty surrounding future technology and regulations
- Challenges in drafting trust agreements for events hundreds of years in the future