As the headline says, I wrote an article on Florida’s Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act, and it was published in the Barrister, which is the magazine of the Broward County Bar. A copy of the article is linked below. Florida Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act
Florida Legislature enacts, and governor signs “Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act”
Edit #2 3/11/2016: The governor signed the bill on March 10. Edit 3/3/16: Although the headline says that the governor signed the bill, he hasn’t yet. It’s been presented to him and everyone expects him to sign it. Unfortunately, I can’t change the headline because of internet-nerdy permalink reasons. Come on Governor, please sign the… Read More
Uniform Law Commission issues Revised Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act
The Uniform Law Commission is a non-profit organization that drafts “model” or “uniform” laws that can be adopted by state legislatures. Individual legislatures can then adopt the act as is, or can tweak it as they see fit. I have previously written about the Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act. The American Bar Association appointed me to… Read More
ULC’s Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act supported by tech industry
The Uniform Law Commission is a non-profit organization that drafts “model” or “uniform” laws that can be adopted by state legislatures. Individual legislatures can then adopt the act as is, or can tweak it as they see fit. I have previously written about the Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act. The American Bar Association appointed me to… Read More
Google Updates Page Regarding a Deceased User’s Account
It looks like Google recently updated the support page in which a person can request information regarding a deceased user’s account. Now the options are: Close the Account of a deceased user Submit a request for funds from a deceased user’s account Obtain data from a deceased user’s account Notify Google that a user is… Read More
Facebook Allows Users to designate a “Legacy Contact” to manage their account after death
Finally. For those who have been following, the issue of “digital assets” is a fast developing problem in the estate planning world. Putting aside for a moment who has the right to “inherit” your assets, the bigger problem with estate planning attorneys is who has access to certain assets and online accounts when you die. Take for… Read More
Florida’s Draft Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Bill Passes Senate Judiciary Committee
The Florida version of the Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets bill, SB 102, passed the state senate judiciary committee on February 3. This bill, if passed, will allow fiduciaries (personal representatives, trustees, guardians, and agents under a power of attorney) to access the digital assets of a principal. A copy of the bill and… Read More
Deborah Jacobs: The Digital Footprints That We Leave Behind
One of my favorite estate planning authors, Deborah Jacobs, writes in Forbes on Digital Assets and the Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act (UFADAA). http://www.forbes.com/sites/deborahljacobs/2014/10/31/the-digital-footprints-that-we-leave-behind/ Check it out. It’s also her last column for the magazine. Good luck on your new ventures, Deborah.
MarketWatch: How to bequeath Emblem3 to loved ones
More and more people are starting to write about and recognize the importance of digital assets. From Marketwatch: How to bequeath Emblem3 to loved ones. Emblem3? Never even heard of them. I’m getting old.
Gizmodo Gets Everything About the Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act Wrong
As I’ve written recently, the Uniform Law Commission approved the Uniform Fidicuary Access to Digital Assets Act. The act can be found on the Committee’s website, along with supplmenetal material, such as prior drafts, comments, and issues memorandum. A direct link to the final approved Uniform Act, with a prefatory note and comments can be… Read More
