What Happens to Your Envato / ThemeForest Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Priority
High — themes and templates generate ongoing royalties
Difficulty
Moderate
Key Info
WordPress themes, plugins, and digital assets
Step-by-Step Guide
Document all published items
Log in and review all items across Envato marketplaces (ThemeForest, CodeCanyon, GraphicRiver, etc.). Note total sales and monthly earnings.
Estimated time: 15 min
Check for support obligations
Envato items often include support periods. Review any active support tickets and obligations to buyers who purchased with support.
Estimated time: 10 min
Withdraw available earnings
Check the earnings balance and initiate withdrawal via PayPal, Payoneer, or bank transfer before it becomes inaccessible.
Estimated time: 10 min
Plan for ongoing sales
Envato items can sell for years. Decide whether to maintain the account for ongoing revenue or contact Envato about transfer options.
Document Now Checklist
- Envato account email and author name
- Marketplaces with published items (ThemeForest, CodeCanyon, etc.)
- Monthly revenue
- Total lifetime sales
- Payout method
- Active support obligations
- Executor note: items can sell for years — consider maintaining for ongoing revenue
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Envato / ThemeForest. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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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