What Happens to Your Clerky Account When You Die
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Download all incorporation documents
Download articles of incorporation, bylaws, board consents, and all other legal documents from Clerky.
Download fundraising documents
Download SAFEs, stock purchase agreements, and other fundraising documents stored in Clerky.
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- Clerky account email
- Companies incorporated through Clerky
- All legal documents stored
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Clerky. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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Social Security
Social Security must be notified of death immediately. Benefits paid after death must be returned. Survivor benefits may be available.
IRS / Tax Returns
A final individual tax return must be filed for the year of death. Estates over $13.61M may owe federal estate tax.
Veterans Affairs (VA)
Veterans are entitled to burial benefits, a headstone or marker, a burial flag, and Presidential Memorial Certificate — all at no cost.
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