What Happens to Your Etsy Seller Account Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Contact
help.etsy.com
Orders
Fulfill or refund open orders
Balance
Claim shop payment balance
Step-by-Step Guide
Check for unfulfilled orders
Log into the Etsy seller dashboard and check for open orders. Buyers are waiting for items. Either fulfill orders if inventory is available, or issue full refunds immediately.
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Notify custom order buyers
If the shop accepts custom or made-to-order items, contact those buyers individually. Offer full refunds and explain the situation.
Claim shop payment balance
Contact Etsy support at help.etsy.com to claim the shop\'s payment balance. Provide death certificate and letters testamentary. Pending deposits and held funds belong to the estate.
Close or memorialize the shop
Decide whether to close the shop or keep it open as a legacy. Etsy shops can remain visible even after closing if desired.
Document Now Checklist
- Etsy shop name and URL
- Number of open orders
- Shop payment balance
- Whether custom orders are active
- Linked bank account for payouts
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Related Guides
Domain Names (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare)
Domains expire on a specific date. If not renewed, they become publicly available and can be registered by anyone.
Shopify
If you have an active Shopify store, orders may continue coming in. Your executor needs access immediately to fulfill or refund.
GitHub
Transfer important private repositories to a trusted collaborator or organisation. Go to Repo Settings → Transfer.
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