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RI Gen L § 33-25-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-25 - Dower and Curtesy|Section 33-25-5 - Payment of value of life estate in lieu thereof.

§ 33-25-5. Payment of value of life estate in lieu thereof.In any case where real estate shall be ordered sold by any court, except where otherwise specifically provided, or real estate is taken under authority of law, and it shall appear that a surviving husband or wife is or may be entitled under this chapter to a life estate in the property, the court having jurisdiction of the proceedings may, in its discretion, upon the petition of the surviving husband or wife as the case may be, and after notice, determine the present value of the life estate and order it to be paid to him or her in lieu of the life estate out of the proceeds of the sale or taking.History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 26, § 1.
RI Gen L § 33-25-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-25 - Dower and Curtesy|Section 33-25-6 - Applicability.

§ 33-25-6. Applicability.This chapter shall apply to rights of common law and/or statutory dower or common law and/or statutory curtesy as they existed prior to April 17, 1978, but, if it should be held that this chapter cannot constitutionally apply thereto, it shall nevertheless be fully effective with regard to the estate of all persons who shall die after April 17, 1978 any other law or statute notwithstanding.History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 26, § 1.
RI Gen L § 33-27-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-27 - Access to Decedents' Electronic Mail Accounts Act|Section 33-27-1 - [Repealed.]

§ 33-27-1. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 172, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 256, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2019, ch. 200, § 1, effective July 15, 2019; P.L. 2019, ch. 262, § 1, effective July 15, 2019.
RI Gen L § 33-27-2 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-27 - Access to Decedents' Electronic Mail Accounts Act|Section 33-27-2 - [Repealed.]

§ 33-27-2. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 172, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 363, § 12; Repealed by P.L. 2019, ch. 200, § 1, effective July 15, 2019; P.L. 2019, ch. 262, § 1, effective July 15, 2019.
RI Gen L § 33-27-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-27 - Access to Decedents' Electronic Mail Accounts Act|Section 33-27-3 - [Repealed.]

§ 33-27-3. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 172, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 256, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 363, § 12; Repealed by P.L. 2019, ch. 200, § 1, effective July 15, 2019; P.L. 2019, ch. 262, § 1, effective July 15, 2019.
RI Gen L § 33-27-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-27 - Access to Decedents' Electronic Mail Accounts Act|Section 33-27-4 - [Repealed.]

§ 33-27-4. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 172, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 256, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2019, ch. 200, § 1, effective July 15, 2019; P.L. 2019, ch. 262, § 1, effective July 15, 2019.
RI Gen L § 33-27-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-27 - Access to Decedents' Electronic Mail Accounts Act|Section 33-27-5 - [Repealed.]

§ 33-27-5. [Repealed.]History of Section.P.L. 2007, ch. 172, § 1; P.L. 2007, ch. 256, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 2019, ch. 200, § 1, effective July 15, 2019; P.L. 2019, ch. 262, § 1, effective July 15, 2019.
RI Gen L § 33-27.1-1 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-27.1 - Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act|Section 33-27.1-1 - Short title.

§ 33-27.1-1. Short title.This chapter shall be known and may be cited as "The Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act."History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 200, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 262, § 2.
RI Gen L § 33-27.1-3 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-27.1 - Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act|Section 33-27.1-3 - Applicability.

§ 33-27.1-3. Applicability.(a) This chapter applies to:(1) A fiduciary acting under a will or power of attorney executed before, on, or after July 15, 2019;(2) A personal representative acting for a decedent who died before, on, or after July 15, 2019;(3) A guardian or conservator appointed before, on, or after July 15, 2019; and(4) A trustee acting under a trust created before, on, or after July 15, 2019.(b) This chapter applies to a custodian if the user resides in this state or resided in this state at the time of the user's death.(c) This chapter does not apply to a digital asset of an employer used by an employee in the ordinary course of the employer's business.History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 200, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 262, § 2.
RI Gen L § 33-27.1-4 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-27.1 - Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act|Section 33-27.1-4 - User direction for disclosure of digital assets.

§ 33-27.1-4. User direction for disclosure of digital assets.(a) A user may use an online tool to direct the custodian to disclose to a designated recipient or not disclose some or all of the user's digital assets, including the content of electronic communications. If the online tool allows the user to modify or delete a direction at all times, a direction regarding disclosure using an online tool overrides a contrary direction by the user in a will, trust, power of attorney, or other record.(b) If a user has not used an online tool to give direction under subsection (a) or if the custodian has not provided an online tool, the user may allow or prohibit in a will, trust, power of attorney, or other record, disclosure to a fiduciary of some or all of the user's digital assets, including the content of electronic communications sent or received by the user.(c) A user's direction under subsection (a) or (b) overrides a contrary provision in a terms-of-service agreement that does not require the user to act affirmatively and distinctly from the user's assent to the terms of service.History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 200, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 262, § 2.
RI Gen L § 33-27.1-5 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-27.1 - Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act|Section 33-27.1-5 - Terms-of-service agreement.

§ 33-27.1-5. Terms-of-service agreement.(a) This chapter does not change or impair a right of a custodian or a user under a terms-of-service agreement to access and use digital assets of the user.(b) This chapter does not give a fiduciary or designated recipient any new or expanded rights other than those held by the user for whom, or for whose estate, the fiduciary or designated recipient acts or represents.(c) A fiduciary's or designated recipient's access to digital assets may be modified or eliminated by a user, by federal law, or by a terms-of-service agreement if the user has not provided direction under § 33-27.1-4.History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 200, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 262, § 2.
RI Gen L § 33-27.1-6 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-27.1 - Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act|Section 33-27.1-6 - Procedure for disclosing digital assets.

§ 33-27.1-6. Procedure for disclosing digital assets.(a) When disclosing digital assets of a user pursuant to one or more of §§ 33-27.1-7 through 33-27.1-15, the custodian may at its sole discretion:(1) Grant a fiduciary or designated recipient full access to the user's account;(2) Grant a fiduciary or designated recipient partial access to the user's account sufficient to perform the tasks with which the fiduciary or designated recipient is charged; or(3) Provide a fiduciary or designated recipient a copy in a record of any digital asset that on the date the custodian received the request for disclosure, the user could have accessed if the user were alive and had full capacity and access to the account.(b) A custodian may assess a reasonable administrative charge for the cost of disclosing digital assets under this chapter.(c) A custodian need not disclose under this chapter a digital asset deleted by a user.(d) If a user directs or a fiduciary requests a custodian to disclose under this chapter some, but not all, of the user's digital assets, the custodian need not disclose the assets if segregation of the assets would impose an undue burden on the custodian. If the custodian believes the direction or request imposes an undue burden, the custodian or fiduciary may seek an order from the court to disclose:(1) A subset limited by date of the user's digital assets;(2) All of the user's digital assets to the fiduciary or designated recipient;(3) None of the user's digital assets; or(4) All of the user's digital assets to the court for review in camera.History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 200, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 262, § 2.
RI Gen L § 33-27.1-7 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-27.1 - Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act|Section 33-27.1-7 - Disclosure of content of electronic communications of deceased user.

§ 33-27.1-7. Disclosure of content of electronic communications of deceased user.If a deceased user consented or a court directs disclosure of the contents of electronic communications of the user, the custodian shall disclose to the personal representative of the estate of the user the content of an electronic communication sent or received by the user if the representative gives the custodian:(1) A written request for disclosure in physical or electronic form;(2) A certified copy of the death certificate of the user;(3) A certified copy of the letter of appointment of the representative or a small estate affidavit or court order;(4) Unless the user provided direction using an online tool, a copy of the user's will, trust, power of attorney, or other record evidencing the user's consent to disclosure of the content of electronic communications;(5) A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the user's account;(6) Evidence linking the account to the user;(7) A finding by the court that disclosure of the content of electronic communications of the user is reasonably necessary for the administration of the estate; and(8) If requested by the custodian, a finding by the court that:(i) The user had a specific account with the custodian, identifiable by the information specified in subsection (5) of this section;(ii) Disclosure of the content of electronic communications of the user would not violate 18 U.S.C. Section 2701 et seq., as amended, 47 U.S.C. Section 222 et seq., as amended, or other applicable law; or(iii) Unless the user provided direction using an online tool, the user consented to disclosure of the content of electronic communications.History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 200, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 262, § 2.
RI Gen L § 33-27.1-8 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-27.1 - Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act|Section 33-27.1-8 - Disclosure of other digital assets of deceased user.

§ 33-27.1-8. Disclosure of other digital assets of deceased user.Unless the user prohibited disclosure of digital assets or the court directs otherwise, a custodian shall disclose to the personal representative of the estate of a deceased user a catalogue of electronic communications sent or received by the user and digital assets, other than the content of electronic communications of the user, if the representative gives the custodian:(1) A written request for disclosure in physical or electronic form;(2) A certified copy of the death certificate of the user;(3) A certified copy of the letter of appointment of the representative or a small estate affidavit or court order;(4) A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the user's account;(5) Evidence linking the account to the user;(6) A finding by the court that disclosure of the user's digital assets is reasonably necessary for administration of the estate; and(7) If requested by the custodian, a finding by the court that the user had a specific account with the custodian, identifiable by the information specified in subsection (4).History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 200, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 262, § 2.
RI Gen L § 33-27.1-9 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-27.1 - Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act|Section 33-27.1-9 - Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal.

§ 33-27.1-9. Disclosure of content of electronic communications of principal.To the extent a power of attorney expressly grants an agent authority over the content of electronic communications sent or received by the principal and unless directed otherwise by the principal or the court, a custodian shall disclose to the agent the content if the agent gives the custodian:(1) A written request for disclosure in physical or electronic form;(2) An original or copy of the power of attorney expressly granting the agent authority over the content of electronic communications of the principal;(3) A certification by the agent, under penalty of perjury, that the power of attorney is in effect;(4) A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the principal's account; and(5) Evidence linking the account to the principal.History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 200, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 262, § 2.
RI Gen L § 33-27.1-10 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-27.1 - Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act|Section 33-27.1-10 - Disclosure of other digital assets of principal.

§ 33-27.1-10. Disclosure of other digital assets of principal.Unless otherwise ordered by the court, directed by the principal, or provided by a power of attorney, a custodian shall disclose to an agent with specific authority over digital assets or general authority to act on behalf of a principal a catalogue of electronic communications sent or received by the principal and digital assets, other than the content of electronic communications, of the principal if the agent gives the custodian:(1) A written request for disclosure in physical or electronic form;(2) An original or a copy of the power of attorney that gives the agent specific authority over digital assets or general authority to act on behalf of the principal;(3) A certification by the agent, under penalty of perjury, that the power of attorney is in effect;(4) A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the principal's account; and(5) Evidence linking the account to the principal.History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 200, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 262, § 2.
RI Gen L § 33-27.1-11 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-27.1 - Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act|Section 33-27.1-11 - Disclosure of digital assets held in trust when trustee is original user.

§ 33-27.1-11. Disclosure of digital assets held in trust when trustee is original user.Unless otherwise ordered by the court or provided in a trust, a custodian shall disclose to a trustee who or that is an original user of an account any digital asset of the account held in trust, including a catalogue of electronic communications of the trustee and the content of electronic communications.History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 200, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 262, § 2.
RI Gen L § 33-27.1-12 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-27.1 - Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act|Section 33-27.1-12 - Disclosure of content of electronic communications held in trust when trustee is not original user.

§ 33-27.1-12. Disclosure of content of electronic communications held in trust when trustee is not original user.Unless otherwise ordered by the court, directed by the user, or provided in a trust, a custodian shall disclose to a trustee who or that is not an original user of an account the content of an electronic communication sent or received by an original or successor user and carried, maintained, processed, received, or stored by the custodian in the account of the trust if the trustee gives the custodian:(1) A written request for disclosure in physical or electronic form;(2) A certified copy of the trust instrument that includes consent to disclosure of the content of electronic communications to the trustee;(3) An affidavit or memorandum by the trustee, under penalty of perjury, pursuant to § 34-4-27, that the trust exists and the trustee is a currently acting trustee of the trust;(4) A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the trust's account; and(5) Evidence linking the account to the trust.History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 200, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 262, § 2; P.L. 2020, ch. 79, art. 2, § 17.
RI Gen L § 33-27.1-13 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-27.1 - Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act|Section 33-27.1-13 - Disclosure of other digital assets held in trust when trustee is not original user.

§ 33-27.1-13. Disclosure of other digital assets held in trust when trustee is not original user.Unless otherwise ordered by the court, directed by the user, or provided in a trust, a custodian shall disclose, to a trustee who or that is not an original user of an account, a catalogue of electronic communications sent or received by an original or successor user and stored, carried, or maintained by the custodian in an account of the trust and any digital assets, other than the content of electronic communications, in which the trust has a right or interest if the trustee gives the custodian:(1) A written request for disclosure in physical or electronic form;(2) A certified copy of the trust instrument;(3) An affidavit or memorandum by the trustee, under penalty of perjury, pursuant to § 34-4-27, that the trust exists and the trustee is a currently acting trustee of the trust;(4) A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the trust's account; and(5) Evidence linking the account to the trust.History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 200, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 262, § 2.
RI Gen L § 33-27.1-14 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-27.1 - Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act|Section 33-27.1-14 - Disclosure of digital assets to guardian or conservator of protected person.

§ 33-27.1-14. Disclosure of digital assets to guardian or conservator of protected person.(a) After an opportunity for a hearing under chapter 15 of title 33, the court may grant a guardian or conservator access to the digital assets of a protected person.(b) Unless otherwise ordered by the court or directed by the user, a custodian shall disclose to a guardian or conservator the catalogue of electronic communications sent or received by a protected person and any digital assets, other than the content of electronic communications, in which the protected person has a right or interest if the guardian or conservator gives the custodian:(1) A written request for disclosure in physical or electronic form;(2) A certified copy of the court order that gives the guardian or conservator authority over the digital assets of the protected person;(3) A number, username, address, or other unique subscriber or account identifier assigned by the custodian to identify the account of the protected person;(4) Evidence linking the account to the protected person; and(5) A finding by the court that disclosure of the digital assets of the user is reasonably necessary for the performance of the duties of the guardian or conservator.(c) A guardian or conservator 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. A request made under this section must be accompanied by a certified copy of the court order giving the guardian or conservator authority over the protected person's property.History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 200, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 262, § 2.
RI Gen L § 33-27.1-16 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-27.1 - Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act|Section 33-27.1-16 - Custodian compliance and immunity.

§ 33-27.1-16. Custodian compliance and immunity.(a) Not later than sixty (60) days after receipt of the information required under §§ 33-27.1-7 through 33-27.1-15, a custodian shall comply with a request under this chapter from a fiduciary or designated recipient to disclose digital assets or terminate an account. If the custodian fails to comply, the fiduciary or designated recipient may apply to the court for an order directing compliance.(b) An order under subsection (a) of this section directing compliance must contain a finding that compliance is not in violation of 18 U.S.C. Section 2702 et seq., as amended.(c) Wherever practicable, a custodian shall notify the user or the user's account that a request for disclosure or to terminate an account was made under this chapter.(d) A custodian may deny a request under this chapter from a fiduciary or designated recipient for disclosure of digital assets or to terminate an account if the custodian is aware of any lawful access to the account following the receipt of the fiduciary's request.(e) This chapter does not limit a custodian's ability to obtain or require a fiduciary or designated recipient requesting disclosure or termination under this chapter to obtain a court order which:(1) Specifies that an account belongs to the protected person or principal;(2) Specifies that there is sufficient consent from the protected person or principal to support the requested disclosure; and(3) Contains a finding required by law other than this chapter.(f) A custodian and its officers, employees, and agents are immune from liability for an act or omission done in good faith in compliance with this chapter, the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. § 2701 et seq., and all applicable state and federal laws.History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 200, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 262, § 2.
RI Gen L § 33-27.1-17 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-27.1 - Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act|Section 33-27.1-17 - Uniformity of application and construction.

§ 33-27.1-17. Uniformity of application and construction.In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 200, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 262, § 2.
RI Gen L § 33-27.1-18 (2021)
2021 Rhode Island General Laws|Title 33 - Probate Practice and Procedure|Chapter 33-27.1 - Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act|Section 33-27.1-18 - Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.

§ 33-27.1-18. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.This chapter modifies, limits, or supersedes the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act. 15 U.S.C. Section 7001 et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede 15 U.S.C. Section 7001(c), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in 15 U.S.C. Section 7003(b).History of Section.P.L. 2019, ch. 200, § 2; P.L. 2019, ch. 262, § 2.