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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
§ 14. Disclosure of contents of electronic communications and digital assets to guardian of person with a disability. (a) After an opportunity for a hearing under Article XIa of the Probate Act of 1975, the court may direct the disclosure of the digital assets of a person with a disability to his or her guardian.
(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 person with a disability and any digital assets, other than the content of electronic communications, in which the person with a disability has a right or interest if the 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 guardian authority over the digital assets of the person with a disability; 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 person with a disability; or
(B) evidence linking the account to the person with a disability.
(c) A guardian with general authority to manage the assets of a person with a disability may request a custodian of the digital assets of the person with a disability to suspend or terminate an account of the person with a disability 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 protected person's property.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 755. Estates § 70/14. Disclosure of contents of electronic communications and digital assets to guardian of person with a disability - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-755-estates/il-st-sect-755-70-14/
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