How to Access Apple devices after death

So, it will happen to all of us...


After I die, how will my heirs be able to reset (erase) my Apple devices so they can use them? Mac, iPhone, etc? How will activation lock be removed?


My legacy contact is set in iCloud, so he will have access to my iCloud data, but again, what about Apple devices?

MacBook Pro (M4)

Posted on Feb 16, 2025 9:01 AM

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Posted on Feb 16, 2025 10:00 AM

In addition to den.thed's reply, the following support article is what the survivor would use to access your Apple devices: How to request access to a deceased family member’s Apple Account - Apple Support


This should give you a good idea on what it would take for them to do so.

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