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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