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Va. Code § 64.2-128: Disclosure of digital assets to conservator or guardian of protected person

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  1. Title 64.2. WILLS, TRUSTS, AND FIDUCIARIES
  2. Subtitle I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
  3. Chapter 1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
  4. Article 3.1. UNIFORM FIDUCIARY ACCESS TO DIGITAL ASSETS ACT

A. After an opportunity for a hearing under Chapter 20 (§ 64.2-2000 et seq.), the court may grant a conservator or guardian access to the digital assets of a protected person.B. Unless otherwise ordered by the court or directed by the user, a custodian shall disclose to a conservator or guardian the catalog of electronic communications sent or received by a protected person and any digital assets, other than the content of electronic communications, in which the protected person has a right or interest if the conservator or guardian 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 conservator or guardian authority over the digital assets of the protected person; and3. 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 protected person; orb. Evidence linking the account to the protected person.C. A conservator with general authority to manage the assets of a protected person or a guardian with specific authority granted by the court may request a custodian of the digital assets of the protected person to suspend or terminate an account of the protected person for good cause. A request made under this section shall be accompanied by a certified copy of the court order giving the conservator or guardian authority over the protected person's property.2017, cc. 33, 80.

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