What Happens to Your Google Family Link Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Supervision
Controls child accounts
Transfer
Assign new parent supervisor
Price
Free service
Step-by-Step Guide
Transfer supervision of child accounts
Add another parent as a supervisor in Family Link before closing the account, so children's accounts remain managed.
Review app and content restrictions
Document current restrictions and screen time settings so the new supervisor can maintain consistency.
Document Now Checklist
- Google account email
- Children's accounts supervised
- Current restriction settings
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Google Family Link. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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MyChart / Patient Portals
Document all doctors, hospitals, and patient portal accounts.
Health Insurance
Dependents on your health plan lose coverage when the primary holder dies. They have a 60-day special enrollment period to find new coverage.
Medicare
Note your Medicare number, Part A/B/C/D enrollment status, and any Medigap/supplement plan.
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