What Happens to Your QuickBooks POS Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Priority
Critical — retail point-of-sale system
Difficulty
Hard
Key Info
Retail stores depend on this for daily transactions
Step-by-Step Guide
Ensure POS continues operating
If the retail store is still open, the POS system must keep working. Verify that store managers can process transactions without interruption.
Estimated time: 10 min
Check payment processing
Verify that credit card processing is active and settlements are depositing to the business bank account correctly.
Estimated time: 10 min
Review inventory records
The POS inventory data is a business asset. Export or back up all inventory records, sales history, and customer data.
Estimated time: 20 min
Plan for business continuity
Work with the store manager, accountant, and attorney to plan for ongoing operations or orderly closure of the retail location.
Document Now Checklist
- QuickBooks POS license/account information
- Business name and retail location(s)
- Store manager contact(s)
- Payment processing provider
- Daily/monthly sales volume
- Inventory value
- Executor note: if store is open, POS must keep operating — get manager admin access
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Domain Names (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare)
Domains expire on a specific date. If not renewed, they become publicly available and can be registered by anyone.
Shopify
If you have an active Shopify store, orders may continue coming in. Your executor needs access immediately to fulfill or refund.
GitHub
Transfer important private repositories to a trusted collaborator or organisation. Go to Repo Settings → Transfer.
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