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Does the Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act Apply in Every State?
The Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act (RUFADAA) does not apply in all 50 states at this time. As of 2025, 46 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. […]
The Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act (RUFADAA) does not apply in all 50 states at this time. As of 2025, 46 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands have adopted RUFADAA. Some examples include SB 1193 in Texas and AB-691 in California. Although some states have modified the language of the act, such as Oklahoma, Louisiana has not adopted the Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act or any similar legislation.
When the original Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act (UFADAA) was created in 2014, this version allowed executors and fiduciaries to have the same access to online accounts and digital assets as the person who died. However, technology companies argued that there were not enough protections in place under this version of the act and that it was against federal privacy laws. The Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act was created in response to these concerns by reducing access to online accounts and digital assets. Whereas the executor or fiduciary could request access to any online account under the previous act, the revised act requires that a will must include which online accounts and digital assets can and cannot be accessed.
Since there are still many complexities and nuances to these laws from state to state, especially in states where the Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act has not yet been implemented, it is highly encouraged to work with a licensed estate attorney in your state. They will be able to help you navigate relevant state laws specific to your digital assets and provide professional guidance regarding how to create a digital estate plan.
Sources
“What is RUFADAA – Everything You Need to Know”. Trust and Will. https://trustandwill.com/learn/what-is-rufadaa
“RUFADAA Explained”. The Law Office of Raymond E. Brown. https://raymondbrownlaw.com/rufadaa-explained/
“State-by-State Digital Estate Planning Laws”. EverPlans. https://www.everplans.com/articles/state-by-state-digital-estate-planning-laws
