Guam § 5008 - Disclosure of Other Digital Assets of Deceased User.

Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 5008 — Disclosure of Other Digital Assets of Deceased User., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5008. Disclosure of Other Digital Assets of Deceased User.

Unless the 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 catalogue of electronic

communications sent or received by the user and digital assets, other than

the content of electronic communications, of the user, if the

representative gives the custodian:

(a) a written request for disclosure in physical or electronic

form;

(b) a certified copy of the death certificate of the user;

(c) a certified copy of the letter of appointment of the

representative or a small estate affidavit or court order; and

(d) if requested by the custodian:

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(1) a number, username, address, or other unique

subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to

identify the user’s account;

(2) evidence linking the account to the user;

(3) an affidavit stating that disclosure of the user’s digital

assets is reasonably necessary for administration of the estate;

or

(4) a finding by the court that:

(A) the user had a specific account with the

custodian, identifiable by the information specified in

Subparagraph (1); or

(B) disclosure of the user’s digital assets is

reasonably necessary for administration of the estate.

Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 5008

What does Guam Code Annotated § 5008 cover?

Section 5008 ("Disclosure of Other Digital Assets of Deceased User.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. 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 Guam § 5008?

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Is this the official text of Guam law?

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How does Guam § 5008 apply to my situation?

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