N.Y. Estates, Powers & Trusts Law § 13-a-3.8: Disclosure of digital assets to guardian of ward

§ 13-A-3.8 Disclosure of digital assets to guardian of ward

(a) After an opportunity for a hearing concerning the appointment or

authority of a guardian, the court may grant a guardian access to the

digital assets of a ward.

(b) Unless otherwise ordered by the court or directed by the user, a

custodian shall disclose to a guardian the catalogue of electronic

communications sent or received by a ward and any digital assets, other

than the content of electronic communications, in which the ward has a

right or interest if the ward gives the custodian:

(1) a written request for disclosure in physical or electronic form;

(2) a certified copy of the court order that gives the guardian

authority over the digital assets of the ward; and

(3) if requested by the custodian:

(A) a number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account

identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the account of the

ward; or

(B) evidence linking the account to the ward.

(c) A guardian with general authority to manage the assets of a ward

may request a custodian of the digital assets of the ward to suspend or

terminate an account of the ward for good cause. A request made under

this section must be accompanied by a certified copy of the court order

giving the guardian authority over the ward's property.