# W. Va. Code § 44-5B-8: Disclosure of other digital assets of deceased user

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C44_A5B_S8

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 44-5B-8
- **Heading:** Disclosure of other digital assets of deceased user
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 44 / Article 5B / Section 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 personal representative gives the custodian:

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

(b) A certified copy of the death certificate of the user;

(c) A certified copy of the letter of appointment of the representative; and

(d) If requested by the custodian:

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

(2) Evidence linking the account to the user;

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

(4) A finding by the court that:

(A) The user had a specific account with the custodian, identifiable by the information specified in §44-5B-8(d)(1) of this code; or

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

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 44-5B-1 §44-5B-1. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C44_A5B_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 44-5B-2 §44-5B-2. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C44_A5B_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 44-5B-3 §44-5B-3. Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C44_A5B_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 44-5B-4 §44-5B-4. User direction for disclosure of digital assets.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C44_A5B_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 44-5B-5 §44-5B-5. Terms of service agreement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C44_A5B_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 44-5B-6 §44-5B-6. Procedure for disclosing digital assets.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C44_A5B_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 44-5B-7 §44-5B-7. Disclosure of content of electronic communications of deceased user.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C44_A5B_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 44-5B-8 §44-5B-8. Disclosure of other digital assets of deceased user.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C44_A5B_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 44-5B-9 §44-5B-9. Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C44_A5B_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 44-5B-10 §44-5B-10. Disclosure of other digital assets of principal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C44_A5B_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 44-5B-11 §44-5B-11. Disclosure of digital assets held in trust when trustee is original user.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C44_A5B_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 44-5B-12 §44-5B-12. Disclosure of contents of electronic communications held in trust when trustee not original user.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C44_A5B_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 44-5B-13 §44-5B-13. Disclosure of other digital assets held in trust when trustee not original user.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C44_A5B_S13.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 44-5B-14 §44-5B-14. Disclosure of digital assets to conservator of protected person.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C44_A5B_S14.md)

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