What Happens to Your Freelance Platform Account Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Examples
Upwork, Fiverr, Toptal, 99designs, etc.
Priority
Notify active clients
Earnings
Claim pending and escrow funds
Step-by-Step Guide
Identify all freelance platform accounts
Check for accounts on Upwork, Fiverr, Toptal, 99designs, Freelancer.com, PeoplePerHour, and similar platforms. Check bank/PayPal statements for freelance income.
Notify active clients immediately
Log into each platform and message any clients with active contracts or pending deliverables. They need to know the work will not be completed and may need to find alternative freelancers.
Estimated time: Do this today
Claim pending and escrow earnings
Contact each platform\'s support to claim pending earnings, escrow funds, and any held payments. Provide death certificate and estate documentation.
Close contracts and deactivate profiles
Close all active contracts (clients may need to release escrow) and request profile deactivation on each platform.
Document Now Checklist
- All freelance platform accounts
- Active contracts and client names
- Pending earnings on each platform
- Escrow balances
- Linked PayPal or bank for withdrawals
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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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