§ 874 Digital Asset Access Limits
This law says a user’s right to their online stuff stays the same, and a fiduciary (like a lawyer or executor) can’t get any extra rights beyond what the user already has.
A person passes away and their executor wants to log into the deceased’s social‑media account.
The executor can only use the account if the user gave clear permission, or if a court or the service’s rules say so; otherwise the executor’s access can be cut off.
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§ 874 Digital Asset Access Limits
Last verified: January 11, 2026