Cannot view billing details for inherited Apple ID

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Cannot view billing details for inherited Apple ID

Hello,

I inherited my father's ipad 5 years ago. At the time I added a payment method but made no other changes to the account and sign in using my father's user name and password. The problem is that payments billed only show up on the credit card statement as Apple.com/bill with no way to see what it was for. I assume that any receipts etc are going to the old email account which may or may not even still exist. I tried to add my email address to the account but it won't allow it. How do I get it so I can see what I am getting billed for etc?

Ps I signed into this Apple community using my father's username and password.

Saerun

iPad, iPadOS 16

Posted on Nov 19, 2025 12:51 PM

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Mac Jim ID

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Nov 19, 2025 1:14 PM in response to saerun

You view your purchase history to see what the charges are for here. Since you are using your Fathers account, it will take those account credentials to access it.

View your purchase history for the App Store and other Apple media services - Apple Support

There is no such thing as inherited an Apple ID. Each Account is for an individual and not transferable. You have to create your own Apple Account and reset the device where you are the owner with that account being signed in. The iPad will be wiped, so you want to make sure you saved valuable data to another location. Technically that data does not even belong to you as it is assigned to the Apple Account owner. When setting up the iPad after reset, you will have the option to create an Apple Account that is yours.

How to factory reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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Limnos

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Nov 19, 2025 2:09 PM in response to saerun

Technically this article describes what should have been done with the account: How to request access to a deceased family member’s Apple Account - Apple Support

As for inheriting and account and its purchases:

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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