What Happens to Your Kickstarter (Creator) Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Backers
Notify immediately
Obligations
Fulfill or refund
Funds
May have remaining balance
Step-by-Step Guide
Notify backers of situation
Post an update to all backers informing them of the situation. This is a creator obligation under Kickstarter terms.
Fulfill or refund backer pledges
Arrange to fulfill outstanding rewards or issue refunds to backers for unfulfilled pledges.
Withdraw remaining funds
Withdraw any remaining project funds to the linked bank account for the estate.
Document Now Checklist
- Active campaign names and backer count
- Outstanding fulfillment obligations
- Linked bank account
- Kickstarter account email
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Kickstarter (Creator). This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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