Fla. Stat. 740.04
Disclosure of digital assets to guardian of ward


(1)

After an opportunity for a hearing under chapter 744, the court may grant a guardian access to the digital assets of a ward.

(2)

Unless otherwise ordered by the court or directed by the user, a custodian shall disclose to a guardian the catalog of electronic communications sent or received by the ward and any digital assets in which the ward has a right or interest, other than the content of electronic communications, if the guardian gives the custodian:A written request for disclosure which is in physical or electronic form;A certified copy of letters of plenary guardianship of the property or the court order that gives the guardian authority over the digital assets of the ward; andIf requested by the custodian:
A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the ward’s account; or
Evidence linking the account to the ward.

(a)

A written request for disclosure which is in physical or electronic form;

(b)

A certified copy of letters of plenary guardianship of the property or the court order that gives the guardian authority over the digital assets of the ward; and

(c)

If requested by the custodian:A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the ward’s account; orEvidence linking the account to the ward.
1. A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the ward’s account; or
2. Evidence linking the account to the ward.

(3)

A guardian with general authority to manage the property 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.

Source: Section 740.04 — Disclosure of digital assets to guardian of ward, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0740.­04 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Current through Fall 2025

§ 740.04. Disclosure of digital assets to guardian of ward's source at flsenate​.gov