09.14.2017

Christie Signs Digital Fiduciary Act

On September 13, 2017, Governor Chris Christie signed legislation recognizing a fiduciary heir’s right to obtain control of a decedent’s digital assets.  The “Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act” authorizes an executor, agent, guardian, or trustee, under certain circumstances, to manage electronic records of decedent, principal, incapacitated person, or trust creator.

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