Why Use Service Sunset?
Stop unwanted charges and protect your estate from recurring subscription fees.
In today's subscription economy, most of us have numerous recurring payments for services, memberships, and subscriptions. When someone passes away, these services continue to bill until manually canceled, potentially draining estate resources.
Legalock's Service Sunset feature helps you create a comprehensive list of services that should be canceled after your passing, complete with account details and cancellation instructions for your trustees.
Protect Your Estate
Prevent unnecessary charges from continuing after your passing, preserving more of your estate for your beneficiaries.
Did You Know?
- The average American has 12 active subscriptions
- Uncanceled subscriptions cost estates an average of $348 per year
- Many services have no automatic process for cancellation after death
- Some services require specific documentation to cancel accounts of deceased users
How It Works
Three simple steps to protect your estate from unwanted charges
Document Services
Create a comprehensive list
Document all your subscriptions, memberships, and recurring services, including account details and cancellation methods.
Detailed Instructions
Clear cancellation guidance
Provide detailed cancellation instructions for each service to help your trustees efficiently cancel subscriptions and prevent unnecessary charges.
Trustee Access
Available when needed
After your passing is verified, your trustees gain access to your service list and can methodically cancel each one according to your instructions.
The Trustee's Role
Understanding what your trustees will do to help manage your subscriptions
When you designate someone as a trustee for your Service Sunset, you're entrusting them with canceling your subscriptions and services. Here's what your trustees will do:
Before Your Passing
- Receive notification of their designation as a trustee
- Accept the trustee role and responsibilities
- Have no access to your service information
After Your Passing
- Report your passing through the Legalock platform
- Gain access to your service list after verification
- Cancel services according to priority level
- Follow your detailed cancellation instructions
- Mark services as canceled in the platform
- Request refunds for prepaid services when applicable
Key Features
Everything you need to manage your subscriptions effectively
Service Categories
Organize services by category: streaming, utilities, memberships, subscriptions, and more for easy management.
Detailed Cancellation Instructions
Provide step-by-step instructions for canceling each service, including phone numbers, websites, and any special requirements.
Auto-Renewal Tracking
Flag services with auto-renewal and track renewal dates to help trustees cancel before the next billing cycle.
Cost Tracking
Record the cost of each service and billing frequency to help trustees understand the financial impact of each subscription.
Completion Tracking
Trustees can mark services as canceled, creating a clear record of which subscriptions have been addressed.
Secure Storage
All service information is encrypted and securely stored, accessible only to your designated trustees when needed.
Common Services to Include
Examples of services and subscriptions you might want to include in your sunset list
Online Subscriptions
- Streaming Services (Netflix, Hulu, etc.)
- Music Services (Spotify, Apple Music)
- Cloud Storage (Dropbox, Google Drive)
- Software Subscriptions (Adobe, Microsoft)
- Gaming Services (Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus)
Utilities & Services
- Mobile Phone Plans
- Internet Service
- Cable TV
- Electricity & Gas
- Water & Sewage
Memberships & Other
- Gym Memberships
- Club Memberships
- Subscription Boxes
- Magazine & Newspaper Subscriptions
- Charitable Recurring Donations
Ready to Secure Your Legacy?
Start planning your legacy today to ensure your online presence is handled according to your wishes.