Disclosure of digital assets to guardian of ward.
F.S. 740.04
in effect(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)
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:
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: FL Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/Chapter740/AllFetched: 7/8/2026