What Happens to Your Acorns (Detailed) Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Investment
Estate claim for portfolio
Round-ups
Cancel automatic round-ups
Contact
estate@acorns.com
Step-by-Step Guide
Contact estate@acorns.com
Email estate@acorns.com to initiate the estate claim for all Acorns accounts (Invest, Later, Checking). Provide a death certificate and letters testamentary.
Cancel round-ups and recurring investments
Cancel automatic round-ups and any recurring investment contributions to stop new charges from linked cards.
Claim all Acorns accounts
Acorns may include Invest (brokerage), Later (IRA), and Checking accounts. Ensure all are claimed.
Document Now Checklist
- Acorns account email
- Approximate portfolio value
- Account types (Invest, Later, Checking)
- Subscription tier and cost
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