What Happens to Your Gig Economy Income Account Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Examples
DoorDash, Instacart, Shipt, etc.
Priority
Cancel active shifts/gigs
Earnings
Claim pending payouts
Step-by-Step Guide
Identify all gig economy accounts
Check the deceased\'s phone for gig apps: DoorDash, Instacart, Uber Eats, Grubhub, Shipt, Spark, Amazon Flex, and others. Check bank statements for deposits from gig platforms.
Cancel any scheduled shifts or active gigs
Log into each app and cancel upcoming scheduled shifts. Customers or the platform may be expecting the worker to show up.
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Claim pending earnings from each platform
Contact each platform\'s support with death certificate to claim any unpaid earnings, tips, or bonuses. Each platform has its own process.
Deactivate accounts to prevent identity misuse
Request account closure on each platform to prevent anyone from using the account.
Document Now Checklist
- All gig platform accounts (app names)
- Account emails for each
- Weekly/monthly earnings per platform
- Linked bank accounts for direct deposit
- Any scheduled shifts or active orders
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Gig Economy Income Account. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
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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