# Estates and Trusts (GET)

## Title 15. Fiduciaries

### Subtitle 6. Maryland Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act

#### Section 15-613

(a) After an opportunity for hearing under Title 13, Subtitle 2 or Title 13, Subtitle 7 of this article, a court may grant a guardian access to the digital assets of the protected person for whom the guardian has been appointed.

(b) Unless otherwise ordered by a court or directed by a user, a custodian shall disclose to a guardian the catalogue of electronic communications sent or received by the protected person and the digital assets, other than the content of electronic communications, in which the protected person has a right or interest if the guardian provides the custodian:

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

  (2) A copy of the court order that gives the guardian authority over the digital assets of the protected person; and

  (3) If requested by the custodian:

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

    (ii) Evidence linking the account to the protected person.

(c)

  (1) A guardian with general authority to manage the assets of a protected person may request a custodian of the digital assets of the protected person to suspend or terminate an account of the protected person for good cause.

  (2) A request made under this subsection shall be accompanied by a copy of the court order granting the  guardian authority over the protected person's property.

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Md. Code Ann., Est. & Trusts (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)