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§ 15-607. Disclosure of other digital assets of deceased user

West's Annotated Code of MarylandEstates and TrustsEffective: October 1, 2016

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Estates and Trusts (Refs & Annos)
Title 15. Fiduciaries (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 6. Maryland Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2016
MD Code, Estates and Trusts, § 15-607
§ 15-607. Disclosure of other digital assets of deceased user
Currentness
Unless a user prohibited disclosure of digital assets or a court directs otherwise, a custodian shall disclose to the personal representative of the estate of the user a catalogue of electronic communications sent or received by the user and the digital assets of the user, other than the content of the electronic communications, if the personal representative provides the custodian:
(1) A written request for disclosure in physical or electronic form;
(2) A copy of the certificate of the user's death;
(3) A copy of the letters of administration of the personal representative or court order appointing a special administrator; and
(4) If requested by the custodian:
(i) A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the user's account;
(ii) Evidence linking the account to the user;
(iii) An affidavit stating that disclosure of the user's digital assets is reasonably necessary for administration of the estate; or
(iv) A finding by the court that:
1. The user had a specific account with the custodian, identifiable by the information specified in item (i) of this item; or
2. Disclosure of the catalogue of electronic communications of the user is reasonably necessary for administration of the estate.

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Added by Acts 2016, c. 364, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016; Acts 2016, c. 365, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016.
MD Code, Estates and Trusts, § 15-607, MD EST & TRST § 15-607
Current through legislation effective July 1, 2020, from the 2020 Regular Session of the General Assembly.
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