Maryland Code, ESTATES AND TRUSTS 15-607
Terms Used In Maryland Code, ESTATES AND TRUSTS 15-607
- Administrator: includes an executor and a personal representative. See
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Personal representative: includes an administrator and an executor. See
(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; and
(4) 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;
(iii) An affidavit stating that disclosure of the user’s digital assets is reasonably necessary for administration of the estate; or
(iv) 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; or
2. Disclosure of the catalogue of electronic communications of the user is reasonably necessary for administration of the estate.