# Ala. Code § 19-1A-8: Section 19-1A-8 Disclosure of Other Digital Assets of Deceased User

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C1A_S19-1A-8

## Section

- **Citation:** Ala. Code § 19-1A-8
- **Heading:** Section 19-1A-8 Disclosure of Other Digital Assets of Deceased User
- **Jurisdiction:** Alabama
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alabama Code / Title 19 / Chapter 1A / Section 19-1A-8

## Text

Unless the user prohibited disclosure of digital assets or the court directs otherwise, a custodian shall disclose to the personal representative of the estate of a deceased user a catalogue of electronic communications sent or received by the user and digital assets, other than the content of electronic communications, of the user, if the representative gives the custodian:

(1) a written request for disclosure in physical or electronic form;

(2) a copy of the death certificate of the user;

(3) a copy of letters testamentary, letters of administration or court order; and

(4) if requested by the custodian:

(A) a number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the user’s account;

(B) evidence linking the account to the user;

(C) an affidavit stating that disclosure of the user’s digital assets is reasonably necessary for administration of the estate; or

(D) a finding by the court that:

(i) the user had a specific account with the custodian, identifiable by the information specified in subparagraph (A); or

(ii) disclosure of the user’s digital assets is reasonably necessary for administration of the estate.

## Nearby sections

- [Ala. Code § 19-1A-1 Section 19-1A-1 Short Title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AL_T19_C1A_S19-1A-1.md)
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