What Happens to Your Amazon Merch on Demand Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Priority
High — royalties continue after death
Difficulty
Moderate
Key Info
Print-on-demand designs generate passive income
Step-by-Step Guide
Document all active designs
Log into merch.amazon.com and review all published designs. Note the total number of active listings and their monthly royalty earnings.
Estimated time: 15 min
Check pending royalty payments
Review the royalty payment dashboard. Payments are made monthly — ensure the linked bank account remains active to receive final payments.
Estimated time: 10 min
Preserve design files
Download or back up all original design files. These are intellectual property assets that may continue generating income or could be sold.
Estimated time: 20 min
Contact Amazon for account transfer
Contact Amazon Merch support to discuss transferring the account to an heir or closing it after all final royalties are paid.
Document Now Checklist
- Amazon Merch account email
- Number of active designs
- Monthly royalty income
- Bank account for royalty deposits
- Location of original design files
- Executor note: royalties continue — do NOT close until all payments received
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Amazon Merch on Demand. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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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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