What Happens to Your Xbox Family Settings Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Organizer
Transfer family organizer role
Account
Microsoft account based
Subscriptions
Check Game Pass
Step-by-Step Guide
Transfer family organizer role
In Microsoft Family Safety, transfer the family organizer role to another adult so they can manage child accounts.
Review Xbox subscriptions
Check for active Game Pass or Xbox Live subscriptions and cancel or transfer as needed.
Document Now Checklist
- Microsoft account email
- Family group members
- Active Xbox subscriptions
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Xbox Family Settings. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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Steam
Steam's Terms of Service state that accounts and game libraries are non-transferable. Wallet balance may be claimable as estate asset.
Xbox / PlayStation / Nintendo
Document all gaming accounts: Xbox Gamertag, PSN ID, Nintendo Account, along with email addresses.
Epic Games / Fortnite
Cancel at epicgames.com/account. V-Bucks and purchased skins cannot be refunded or transferred.
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