Florida § 740.007 - Disclosure of other digital assets of deceased user.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 740.007 — Disclosure of other digital assets of deceased user., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 740.007. Disclosure of other digital assets of deceased user.
Unless a user prohibited disclosure of digital assets or the court directs otherwise, a custodian shall disclose to the personal representative of the estate of a deceased user a catalog of electronic communications sent or received by the user and digital assets of the user, except the content of electronic communications, if the personal representative gives to the custodian: (1) A written request for disclosure which is in physical or electronic form; (2) A certified copy of the death certificate of the user; (3) A certified copy of the letters of administration, the order authorizing a curator or administrator ad litem, the order of summary administration issued pursuant to chapter 735, or other court order; and (4) If requested by the custodian: (a) A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the user’s account; (b) Evidence linking the account to the user; (c) An affidavit stating that disclosure of the user’s digital assets is reasonably necessary for the administration of the estate; or (d) An order of the court finding that: 1. The user had a specific account with the custodian, identifiable by information specified in paragraph (a); or 2. Disclosure of the user’s digital assets is reasonably necessary for the administration of the estate.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 740.007
What does Florida Statutes § 740.007 cover?
Section 740.007 ("Disclosure of other digital assets of deceased user.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 740.007?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 740.007" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 740.007 apply to my situation?
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