So what happens to your domains when you die? Something we try not to think about – but we should. Domains can be a lucrative part of your wealth portfolio and certain web addresses that can be worth seriously big bucks. But what happens when a domain owner dies, without a plan to pass ownership to their next-of-kin? It all depends on how you prepare for the inevitable. If your family can’t gain access to your domains after your death ? They will expire ? They can go back to the domain auction. When legendary domain investor Igal Lichtman passed away his family watched as his domain portfolio sold at auction for nearly $75,000, with all the benefits going to the auction companies and the registrars — not Lichtman’s family. This is a good read!