What Happens to Your Teachable Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Income
Ongoing course sales
Plan
Monthly hosting fee
Students
Active enrollments
Step-by-Step Guide
Courses continue selling
Teachable courses can continue generating sales passively. Decide whether to maintain the school or close it.
Cancel or maintain plan
Cancel the Teachable plan to stop hosting charges, or maintain it if courses continue generating revenue that exceeds the cost.
Withdraw earnings
Withdraw any accumulated course earnings and update payment info for the estate.
Document Now Checklist
- Teachable school URL
- Monthly course revenue
- Plan cost
- Number of courses and students
- Payout method
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Teachable. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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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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