Is it possible, without knowing the registration details of Cubase Pro from someone who has passed, for the registration to be transferred to the next of kin, or the executor, to enable it to be sold? What information would Steinberg require to achieve this?
I’m guessing Steinberg would not respond to matter of this nature on a public forum and perhaps they’ve already reached out to you privately.
I can’t speak for Steinberg policy but legally speaking it would depend on several factors. Also, I can only speak on U.S. law. And this should not be considered legal advice. This is just what I’ve learned through personal experience.
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Whether or not the deceased prepared a will and assigned an executor.
If they did not, then anything that becomes part of their “estate” is considered intestate and will have to go through a probate court. -
Whether or not the deceased was married or had children.
Next of kin can be slippery otherwise. A spouse is always the primary beneficiary. Then children. If there is more than one beneficiary, who gets what is worked out in probate court.
Probate is not something that you would enter into just for the sake of gaining ownership of software. The cost of probate would certainly exceed the cost of Cubase.
Either way, my assumption is that once Steinberg has been presented with the proper credentials for inheritance including a death certificate, they will recognise the transfer the same way they would between living parties.
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The value of second-hand software is not worth the hassle.
Thankyou for your input. What you say makes sense. I will attempt to make direct contact with Steinberg.
Thanks for your reply. If its not too involved a working Cubase 11 with dongle should have a reasonable value.