Complete reference for estate and probate attorneys. Adoption status, statute citations, court order requirements, and key implementation differences across all 50 states and DC. Updated June 2026.
| State / Jurisdiction | Adopted | Year | Statute Citation | Key Notes | Court Order Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Yes | 2016 | Ala. Code § 19-3B-101 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Alaska | Yes | 2017 | Alaska Stat. § 13.71.001 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Arizona | Yes | 2016 | Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 14-13101 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Arkansas | Yes | 2017 | Ark. Code Ann. § 28-25-201 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| California | Yes | 2016 | Cal. Prob. Code § 870 et seq. | Modified — requires explicit authorization in estate plan | Often required without explicit authorization |
| Colorado | Yes | 2016 | Colo. Rev. Stat. § 15-1-1501 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Connecticut | Yes | 2016 | Conn. Gen. Stat. § 45a-334a et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Delaware | Yes | 2016 | Del. Code Ann. tit. 12, § 5001 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Florida | Yes | 2016 | Fla. Stat. § 740.001 et seq. | Full adoption under Fla. Stat. 740.003 | For content of communications |
| Georgia | Yes | 2018 | Ga. Code Ann. § 53-13-1 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Hawaii | Yes | 2016 | Haw. Rev. Stat. § 560:13-101 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Idaho | Yes | 2016 | Idaho Code § 15-13-101 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Illinois | Yes | 2017 | 755 Ill. Comp. Stat. 70/1 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Indiana | Yes | 2016 | Ind. Code § 32-39-2-1 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Iowa | Yes | 2018 | Iowa Code § 633A.9101 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Kansas | Yes | 2016 | Kan. Stat. Ann. § 58-4901 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Kentucky | Yes | 2020 | Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 395.700 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Louisiana | No | — | No RUFADAA | Louisiana has not adopted RUFADAA. Civil law system creates unique complications. | Court order typically required |
| Maine | Yes | 2019 | Me. Rev. Stat. Ann. tit. 18-C, § 13-101 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Maryland | Yes | 2016 | Md. Code Ann., Est. & Trusts § 17-101 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Massachusetts | Yes | 2018 | Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 190B, § 6-101 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Michigan | Yes | 2016 | Mich. Comp. Laws § 700.1001 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Minnesota | Yes | 2016 | Minn. Stat. § 521A.01 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Mississippi | Yes | 2019 | Miss. Code Ann. § 91-28-101 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Missouri | Yes | 2018 | Mo. Rev. Stat. § 462.600 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Montana | Yes | 2017 | Mont. Code Ann. § 72-34-101 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Nebraska | Yes | 2016 | Neb. Rev. Stat. § 30-4201 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Nevada | Yes | 2017 | Nev. Rev. Stat. § 722.010 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| New Hampshire | Yes | 2016 | N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 559-C:1 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| New Jersey | Yes | 2017 | N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:14-64 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| New Mexico | Yes | 2017 | N.M. Stat. Ann. § 45-13A-1 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| New York | Yes | 2016 | N.Y. Est. Powers & Trusts Law § 13-A-1 et seq. | Modified — requires explicit authorization; generic grant insufficient | Required without explicit estate plan language |
| North Carolina | Yes | 2016 | N.C. Gen. Stat. § 28C-1 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| North Dakota | Yes | 2017 | N.D. Cent. Code § 30.1-36-01 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Ohio | Yes | 2017 | Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2137.01 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Oklahoma | Yes | 2016 | Okla. Stat. tit. 58, § 1001 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Oregon | Yes | 2016 | Or. Rev. Stat. § 116.870 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Pennsylvania | Yes | 2020 | 20 Pa. C.S. § 3901 et seq. | Full adoption — generic executor grant insufficient; explicit language required | Required without explicit estate plan language |
| Rhode Island | Yes | 2017 | R.I. Gen. Laws § 18-16-1 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| South Carolina | Yes | 2017 | S.C. Code Ann. § 62-2-1001 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| South Dakota | Yes | 2017 | S.D. Codified Laws § 55-19-1 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Tennessee | Yes | 2016 | Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-17-101 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Texas | Yes | 2017 | Tex. Est. Code Ann. § 2001.001 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Utah | Yes | 2017 | Utah Code Ann. § 75-3a-101 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Vermont | Yes | 2018 | Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 14A, § 1001 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Virginia | Yes | 2017 | Va. Code Ann. § 64.2-2900 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Washington | Yes | 2016 | Wash. Rev. Code § 11.120.010 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| West Virginia | Yes | 2018 | W. Va. Code § 44-13-1 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Wisconsin | Yes | 2016 | Wis. Stat. § 711.01 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| Wyoming | Yes | 2016 | Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 2-21-101 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
| District of Columbia | Yes | 2018 | D.C. Code § 20-1401 et seq. | Full adoption | For content of communications |
The Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act (RUFADAA) gives appointed fiduciaries — executors, trustees, agents under power of attorney — the legal authority to access and manage digital assets. But RUFADAA's three-tier priority system means executor authority is not automatic in most cases.
Highest priority. If the platform provides a legacy contact or inactive account manager tool and the account holder configured it, that designation controls — overriding will instructions. Facebook Legacy Contact, Google Inactive Account Manager.
If no online tool designation exists, the will, trust, or power of attorney governs — but only if it explicitly addresses digital assets. A generic executor grant is not sufficient in California, New York, Pennsylvania, and several other states.
Default if neither tier 1 nor tier 2 applies. Most platforms' terms of service prohibit access by anyone other than the account holder — effectively blocking the executor. This is the situation most families find themselves in.
RUFADAA gives fiduciaries authority over digital assets — but the scope varies by state and by the type of digital asset:
Covered under RUFADAA: Email accounts and electronic communications (with restrictions), digital files and cloud storage, online financial accounts, social media accounts, domain names and websites, digital currency and cryptocurrency held on exchanges.
Restricted under RUFADAA: Content of electronic communications (emails, messages) requires explicit authorization or court order in most states. Without Tier 1 or Tier 2 authorization, executors typically receive only a catalog of communications, not their content.
Not covered: Self-custody cryptocurrency wallets — RUFADAA addresses digital assets but cannot override cryptographic wallet security. Without seed phrases or private keys, no legal authority can recover self-custody crypto holdings.
When your executor clients need to contact platforms, they need properly formatted requests that invoke RUFADAA authority correctly. Vera Legacy prepares these letters — personalized for each platform, compliant with applicable state law, and formatted to maximize platform acceptance. 48-hour delivery.
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