Can I change family plan ownership after owner is deceased?

I am on a family plan and the owner of the plan has died unexpectedly. Can we transfer ownership to another adult on the family plan?

Posted on May 16, 2021 7:41 AM

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Posted on May 16, 2021 10:13 AM

You have to disband the family and set up a new family.


Family Sharing - Leave.   


If necessary, contact Apple ID Support for assistance.  See the Apple Support articles below for contact information.  


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May 16, 2021 10:13 AM in response to tnutz

You have to disband the family and set up a new family.


Family Sharing - Leave.   


If necessary, contact Apple ID Support for assistance.  See the Apple Support articles below for contact information.  


Apple ID - Official Apple Support.    


Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - Apple Support.   (Link doesn’t always load)  


Get Support          Work through the screens to get a chat option. You may have to pick a slightly different problem.


Apple Support schedule phone call


If necessary, try Twitter


https://twitter.com/AppleSupport.          

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