Digital Legacy and Planning
What if the deceased had a significant online gaming account or virtual currency?
Short answer
Online gaming accounts and virtual currency (World of Warcraft gold, Fortnite V-Bucks, Steam Wallet, etc.) are technically non-transferable per most terms of service. However, rare items or accounts can have real market value. The estate cannot officially transfer these, but in practice…
What this usually means
Online gaming accounts and virtual currency (World of Warcraft gold, Fortnite V-Bucks, Steam Wallet, etc.) are technically non-transferable per most terms of service. However, rare items or accounts can have real market value. The estate cannot officially transfer these, but in practice some families sell accounts — understanding that this technically violates terms of service.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county phone numbers for coroner, vital records, and local offices.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.