What Happens to Your Shopify (Detailed) Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Asset
Store may be worth significant money
Action
Get valuation — do NOT cancel
Customers
Notify customers of changes
Step-by-Step Guide
Do NOT cancel — get a valuation
A Shopify store is a business asset. Get a professional valuation and consider selling on Acquire.com or Flippa instead of closing.
Assign a trusted person to manage
Assign a trusted family member or business partner to manage the store while decisions are made about its future.
Notify customers of any changes
If the store will be closed or transferred, notify customers about the transition and fulfill any outstanding orders.
Document Now Checklist
- Shopify account email
- Store URL and monthly revenue
- Outstanding orders and obligations
- Trusted person to manage the store
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Related Guides
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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