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Perspective

Oct. 25, 2016

New law tackles decedents' digital asset management

Among the nearly 900 laws enacted this year was AB 691, which authorizes a decedent's personal representative or trustee to access and manage certain digital assets and electronic communications. By Chis Micheli

Chris Micheli

Aprea & Micheli, Inc.

7148 Sutter Ave
Carmichael , CA 95608

Email: cmicheli@apreamicheli.com

McGeorge School of Law

Chris is an attorney and legislative advocate for the Sacramento.

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By Chris Micheli

Among the nearly 900 laws enacted this year was Assembly Bill 691, which enacted the Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act (RUFADAA). AB 691 authorizes a decedent's personal representative or trustee to access and manage certain digital assets and electronic communications. The bill authorizes a person to use an online tool to give directions to the custodian of his or her digital assets regarding the disclosure o...

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