How to Close an Email Account
It’s easier if you have the login information, then you can login, go to settings and account then delete. You might want to monitor and keep the account open for a little while after the death to ensure you aren’t missing any communication. If you need access to their login to close their account go to the resources below.
If you need to get their login info go to:
Gmail: https://support.google.com/accounts/troubleshooter/6357590?hl=en#ts=6357650
Outlook: contact msrecord@microsoft.com or court order/subpoena microsoft for access
To close their accounts go to:
Gmail: https://support.google.com/accounts/troubleshooter/6357590?hl=en#ts=6357652
Outlook: it will close automatically after two years of inactivity
To learn more about outlook go to: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/accessing-outlook-com-onedrive-and-other-microsoft-services-when-someone-has-died-ebbd2860-917e-4b39-9913-212362da6b2f#:~:text=You%20don't%20need%20to,(2)%20years%20of%20inactivity.