What Happens to Your Meta Ads Manager Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Portal
facebook.com/adsmanager
Billing
Linked to Meta Business Suite
Risk
Campaigns auto-charge until paused
Step-by-Step Guide
Pause all active campaigns immediately
Select all campaigns in Ads Manager and pause them. This stops ad delivery and new charges.
Estimated time: 10 min
Check for outstanding invoices
Review the Billing section for any unpaid balances or pending charges. The estate may owe for delivered impressions.
Estimated time: 10 min
Download campaign data and performance reports
Export all campaign, ad set, and ad-level reports. Save billing receipts and transaction history.
Estimated time: 30 min
Remove stored payment methods and billing info
Navigate to Payment Settings and remove all payment methods to prevent future charges.
Estimated time: 10 min
Transfer ad account access to a team member
Grant admin access to a trusted person through Business Manager before closing the account.
Estimated time: 15 min
Document Now Checklist
- Ad Account ID
- Average monthly ad spend
- Billing email address
- Outstanding balance
- Connected Facebook Pages
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Meta Ads Manager. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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