Accusations have persisted since Washington's death concerning medical malpractice with some believing he had been bled to death from his bloodletting treatments.[385] Various modern medical authors have speculated that he died from a severe case of epiglottitis complicated by the treatments, most notably the massive blood loss that almost certainly caused hypovolemic shock.[396][s]

Burial, net worth, and aftermath
See also: Finances of George Washington
The sarcophagi of George (right) and Martha Washington at the present entrance to their tomb in Mount Vernon
Washington was buried in the old Washington family vault at Mount Vernon, situated on a grassy slope overspread with willow, juniper, cypress, and chestnut trees. It contained the remains of his brother Lawrence and other family members, but the decrepit brick vault needed repair, prompting Washington to leave instructions in his will for the construction of a new vault.[393] Washington's estate at the time of his death was worth an estimated $780,000 in 1799, approximately equivalent to $19.68 million in 2023.[400] Washington's peak net worth was $587.0 million, including his 300 slaves.[401] Washington held title to more than 65,000 acres of land in 37 different locations.