What Happens to Your Stripe (Business) Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Contact
support.stripe.com
Payouts
Claim immediately
Processing
Ongoing charges
Step-by-Step Guide
Claim pending Stripe payouts immediately
Stripe holds payment processing funds with 2-7 day rolling payouts. Contact Stripe support to claim pending payouts for the estate.
Pause payment processing
If the business is winding down, pause the Stripe account to prevent new charges while settling.
Handle refunds and disputes
Any pending chargebacks or refund requests still need to be handled. Work with Stripe support.
Document Now Checklist
- Stripe account email
- Business name on account
- Approximate pending payout balance
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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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