# Fla. Stat. § 740.04: 740.04 Disclosure of digital assets to guardian of ward

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLII_C740_S740.04

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 740.04
- **Heading:** 740.04 Disclosure of digital assets to guardian of ward
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XLII / Chapter 740 / Section 740.04

## Text

(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.

History: s. 14, ch. 2016-46.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 740.001 740.001 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLII_C740_S740.001.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 740.01 740.01 Disclosure of digital assets held in trust when trustee is the original user.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLII_C740_S740.01.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 740.02 740.02 Disclosure of content of electronic communications held in trust when trustee is not the original user.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLII_C740_S740.02.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 740.002 740.002 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLII_C740_S740.002.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 740.03 740.03 Disclosure of other digital assets held in trust when trustee is not the original user.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLII_C740_S740.03.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 740.003 740.003 User direction for disclosure of digital assets.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLII_C740_S740.003.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 740.004 740.004 Terms-of-service agreement preserved.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLII_C740_S740.004.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 740.04 740.04 Disclosure of digital assets to guardian of ward.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLII_C740_S740.04.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 740.005 740.005 Procedure for disclosing digital assets.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLII_C740_S740.005.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 740.05 740.05 Fiduciary duty and authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLII_C740_S740.05.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 740.006 740.006 Disclosure of content of electronic communications of deceased user.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLII_C740_S740.006.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 740.06 740.06 Custodian compliance and immunity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLII_C740_S740.06.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 740.007 740.007 Disclosure of other digital assets of deceased user.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLII_C740_S740.007.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 740.07 740.07 Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLII_C740_S740.07.md)

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