# Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 15-606: –606

> Maryland · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Aget_T15_S6_S15-606

## Section

- **Citation:** Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 15-606
- **Heading:** –606
- **Jurisdiction:** Maryland
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MD Code / Article get / Title 15 / Subtitle 6 / Section 15-606

## Text

If a deceased user consented to or a court directs the disclosure of the contents of electronic communications of the user, a custodian shall disclose to the personal representative of the user’s estate the content of an electronic communication sent or received by the user if the personal representative provides the custodian:

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

(2) A copy of the certificate of the user’s death;

(3) A copy of the letters of administration of the personal representative or court order appointing a special administrator;

(4) Unless the user provided direction using an online tool, a copy of the user’s will, trust, power of attorney, or other record evidencing the user’s consent to disclosure of the content of electronic communications; and

(5) If requested by the custodian:

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

(ii) Evidence linking the account to the user; or

(iii) A finding by the court that:

1. The user had a specific account with the custodian, identifiable by the information specified in item (i) of this item;

2. Disclosure of the content of electronic communications of the user would not violate 18 U.S.C. § 2701, et seq., 47 U.S.C. § 222, or other applicable law;

3. Unless the user provided direction using an online tool, the user consented to disclosure of the content of electronic communications; or

4. Disclosure of the content of electronic communications of the user is reasonably necessary for administration of the estate.

## Nearby sections

- [Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 15-601 §15–601.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Aget_T15_S6_S15-601.md)
- [Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 15-602 §15–602.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Aget_T15_S6_S15-602.md)
- [Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 15-603 §15–603.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Aget_T15_S6_S15-603.md)
- [Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 15-604 §15–604.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Aget_T15_S6_S15-604.md)
- [Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 15-605 §15–605.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Aget_T15_S6_S15-605.md)
- [Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 15-606 §15–606.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Aget_T15_S6_S15-606.md)
- [Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 15-607 §15–607.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Aget_T15_S6_S15-607.md)
- [Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 15-608 §15–608.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Aget_T15_S6_S15-608.md)
- [Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 15-609 §15–609.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Aget_T15_S6_S15-609.md)
- [Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 15-610 §15–610.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Aget_T15_S6_S15-610.md)
- [Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 15-611 §15–611.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Aget_T15_S6_S15-611.md)
- [Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 15-612 §15–612.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Aget_T15_S6_S15-612.md)
- [Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 15-613 §15–613.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Aget_T15_S6_S15-613.md)
- [Md. Code, Estates and Trusts § 15-614 §15–614.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_Aget_T15_S6_S15-614.md)

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