Child stuck in a family sharing plan organizer is deceased

Hey there and welcome to Apple Support Communities Jacqueline1213,

We can certainly understand your concern and can help provide some insight.

We recommend checking out these steps for more information on how to remove yourself from Family Sharing.

" Remove yourself from a family group

Any family member age 13 or older* can remove themselves from a family group. If you have Screen Time turned on for your account, the family organizer must remove you. 

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Family. If you don't see Family, tap your name, then tap Family Sharing. 
3. Tap your name.
4. Tap Stop Using Family Sharing.

On your Mac

In macOS Ventura or later:

1. Choose Apple menu  > System Settings.
2. Click Family.
3. Click your name. 
4. Click Stop Using Family Sharing.

In macOS Monterey or earlier: 

1. Choose Apple menu  > System Preferences.
2. Click Family Sharing. 
3. Click Details next to your name.
4. Click Stop Using Family Sharing.

When you leave Family Sharing, you lose access to any shared purchases or services shared by the family group. "

For additional information, check out these links.

1. Leave Family Sharing - Apple Support
2. Move a child to another group using Family Sharing - Apple Support

These steps will help guide you in process and can help answer common questions like the ones you’re experiencing.

Kindest regards!

Hi Jacqueline1213,

In this case, it may be best for the family to gain access to the family organizer's account. Apple has a process in place for this, and you can find information about that here:

How to request access to a deceased family member's Apple account

Cheers!