Crypto

What Happens to Your Zora Account When You Die

NFT creation platformRoyalties ongoing

Quick Facts

Royalties

Ongoing from mints/resales

Created NFTs

On-chain — permanent

Wallet

Ethereum wallet controls all

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Claim royalties and mint proceeds

Check the connected wallet for unclaimed ETH from NFT mints and secondary sale royalties.

2

Document created collections

Created NFT collections on Zora are permanent on-chain and may generate ongoing royalty income.

Document Now Checklist

  • Connected Ethereum wallet
  • Created collections on Zora
  • Royalty configuration

Tax and access note: Crypto receives a step-up in basis at death — get date-of-death valuations BEFORE selling anything. If the family cannot access the assets, professional supervised recovery is available through our partnership with The Crypto Accountant. Learn more →

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Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Zora. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

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