What Happens to Your ABA Membership Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Priority
Medium
Dues
Cancel auto-renewal
Sections
Cancel section memberships
Step-by-Step Guide
Cancel ABA membership
Contact the ABA Service Center at 1-800-285-2221 or email service@americanbar.org to report the death and cancel the membership.
Stop auto-renewal billing
Cancel any recurring dues payments for the main membership and any section or division memberships.
Download any CLE records
Download continuing legal education records and certificates that may be needed for estate or malpractice defense purposes.
Document Now Checklist
- ABA member ID number
- Section and division memberships
- Payment method on file for dues
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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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