Change name on my account

My husband's name is on the account and he is deceased. I would like to change it to my name.

Posted on May 11, 2023 8:52 AM

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Posted on May 11, 2023 8:54 AM

Read this article about managing the information you use with your account --> Manage and use your Apple ID - Apple Support


In most cases do this at https://appleid.apple.com


However, you may wish to note: Legal - iCloud - Apple

IV. D. No Right of Survivorship

Except as allowed under Digital Legacy and unless otherwise required by law, you agree that your Account is non-transferable and that any rights to your Apple ID or content within your Account terminate upon your death. Upon receipt of a copy of a death certificate your Account may be terminated and all content within your Account deleted. Contact iCloud Support at iCloud - Official Apple Support for further assistance.


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May 11, 2023 8:54 AM in response to John Sullivan5

Read this article about managing the information you use with your account --> Manage and use your Apple ID - Apple Support


In most cases do this at https://appleid.apple.com


However, you may wish to note: Legal - iCloud - Apple

IV. D. No Right of Survivorship

Except as allowed under Digital Legacy and unless otherwise required by law, you agree that your Account is non-transferable and that any rights to your Apple ID or content within your Account terminate upon your death. Upon receipt of a copy of a death certificate your Account may be terminated and all content within your Account deleted. Contact iCloud Support at iCloud - Official Apple Support for further assistance.


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