Rule 10.7 Disclosure of Certain Digital Assets or a Catalog of Electronic Communications of a Decedent
Chapter X: Register of Wills
Rule Text
(a) At Time of Filing Petition for Grant of Letters. If a personal representative intends to access the digital assets or a catalog of electronic communications of a decedent, other than the content of the decedent’s electronic communications, the personal representative may file with the petition an affidavit containing the recitals set forth in 20 Pa.C.S. § 3908(b). The affidavit shall be taken before and administered by the Register pursuant to 20 Pa.C.S. § 3908(c).
(b) After Filing Petition for Grant of Letters. If a personal representative intends to access the digital assets or a catalog of electronic communications of a decedent, other than the content of the decedent’s electronic communications, the personal representative may file an affidavit with the Register containing the recitals set forth in 20 Pa.C.S. § 3908(b). The affidavit shall be taken before and administered by the Register pursuant to 20 Pa.C.S. § 3908(c).
(c) Upon Request of a Custodian. If a custodian requests a finding of the court with respect to a catalog of electronic communications of a decedent pursuant to 20 Pa.C.S. § 3908(a)(4)(iv) from a personal representative who has not already filed an affidavit as provided under subdivisions (a) or (b):
(1) the personal representative may file an affidavit with the Register pursuant to 20 Pa.C.S. § 3908(b)(1); and
(2) provide the custodian a copy of the affidavit bearing evidence of filing with the Register.
Amendment history: The provisions of this Rule 10.7 added September 30, 2024, effective January 1, 2025, 54 Pa.B. 6418.