How can my family access my HeyGen account after I die?

The process typically involves contacting HeyGen with a death certificate and proof of relationship. Our step-by-step guide walks you through the exact procedure.

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What Happens to Your HeyGen Account When You Die

AI avatar — critical assetVoice clone — document carefully

HeyGen AI avatars and voice clones are significant digital assets. Executor must decide whether to preserve or delete. Unauthorized use after death raises legal questions.

Quick Facts

AI avatar

Critical digital asset

Voice clone

Document and decide fate

Subscription

Cancel to stop charges

Step-by-Step Guide

Cancel HeyGen subscription

Cancel the subscription to stop recurring charges for avatar and video generation credits.

Document AI avatar and voice clone

Carefully document any AI avatar and voice clone created. Executor must decide whether to preserve or delete these — unauthorized posthumous use raises legal questions.

Document Now Checklist

Account email
AI avatar created (yes/no)
Voice clone created (yes/no)
Commercial use (yes/no)
Executor instructions for avatar/voice

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Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with HeyGen. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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