What Happens to Your Indiegogo (Backer) Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Refunds
Check campaign refund policy
Perks
May still be delivered
Account
Close after review
Step-by-Step Guide
Check refund policy for active contributions
Review the refund policy for each backed campaign. Some campaigns offer refunds while others do not.
Document pending perks
Note any backed campaigns that may still deliver perks — these belong to the estate.
Document Now Checklist
- Active contributions and amounts
- Pending perk deliveries
- Indiegogo account email
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Start your vault — free for 30 daysLast verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Indiegogo (Backer). This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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PayPal
PayPal balances are estate assets. Recurring payments continue until cancelled by executor.
Venmo
Venmo balance is an estate asset. Family cannot access the social feed or transaction history directly.
Cash App
If you hold Bitcoin in Cash App, document this separately — crypto recovery requires additional steps.
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