Statutory Notification of Death
Relevant legislation for USA
STATE | Intestate ( Without a Will) |
Federal | 1. Uniform Probate Code (UPC) Section 3-703 & Section 3-715 2. Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. § 6802(c)) 3. Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. § 6801 – 6809) |
California | 1. California Probate Code Sections 6400–6414 & Sections 8000–8577 2. California Civil Code § 1798.110 (CCPA) & Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. § 6802(c)) 3. Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. § 6801 – 6809) |
Florida | 1. Florida Statutes Chapter 732 & Chapter 733 2. Florida Statutes Section 733.602(1) & Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. § 6802(c)) 3. Florida Information Protection Act (FIPA) (Fla. Stat. § 501.171) & Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. § 6801 – 6809) |
Georgia | 1. Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A) Sections 53-2-1 to 53-2-5 & Title 53, Chapter 6 2. O.C.G.A. § 53-6-31 & Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. § 6802(c)) 3. Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. § 6801 – 6809) |
Illinois | 1. Illinois Probate Act of 1975 – 755 ILCS 5/21 & 755 ILCS 5/9-1 – 5/9-5 2. 815 ILCS 530 of the Illinois Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) & Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. § 6802(c)) 3. 815 ILCS 530 of the Illinois Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) & Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. § 6801 – 6809) |
New Jersey | 1. New Jersey Revised Statutes Chapter 3B:5, 3B:10 & 3B:14 2. New Jersey Revised Statutes N.J. Rev. Stat. § 3B:10-28 & Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. § 6802(c)) 3. New Jersey’s Identity Theft Prevention Act (N.J.S.A. 56:8-161 to 166) & Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. § 6801 – 6809) |
New York | 1. New York Estates, Powers, and Trusts Law (EPTL) § 4-1.1 & Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act (SCPA) Article 10 2. EPTL § 11-1.1(b)(12) & Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. § 6802(c)) 3. New York SHIELD Act (General Business Law Article 39-F) & Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. § 6801 – 6809) |
North Carolina | 1. North Carolina General Statutes (N.C.G.S.), Chapter 28A Article 2, Sections 28A-41 to 28A-43 2. N.C.G.S. § 28A-15-12 & Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. § 6802(c)) 3. Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. § 6801 – 6809) |
Ohio | 1. Ohio Revised Code Chapter 2105 & Chapter 2113 2. Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 2113 & Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. § 6802(c)) 3. Ohio Data Protection Laws, Chapter 1349.19 on Data Security Breach & Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. § 6801 – 6809) |
Pennsylvani | 1. Pennsylvania Probate, Estates, and Fiduciaries Code (20 Pa. C.S.A.), Chapter 21 and Chapter 31 2. 20 Pa. C.S.A., Chapter 21 and Chapter 31 & Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. § 6802(c)) 3. Pennsylvania Breach of Personal Information Notification Act (73 P.S. § 2301) & Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. § 6801 – 6809) |
Texas | 1. Texas Estates Code Chapter 201 & Chapter 301 2. Texas Estates Code Section 351.102 & Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. § 6802(c)) 3. Chapter 521 (Texas Identity Theft Enforcement and Protection Act) & Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. § 6801 – 6809) |
Contextual Clarity
1. State-Specific Probate Laws
– What it Covers: Laws like the California Probate Code or the Florida Statutes (Chapter 732) govern the rules of inheritance, administration of estates, and duties of personal representatives (PRs). These laws vary by state and define:
-How assets are distributed if someone dies intestate (without a Will).
– Who qualifies as a PR and their obligations.
– Why It’s Important: These are the foundational laws for estate administration within each state. They establish who inherits and the procedural requirements to close the estate.
2. State Privacy and Data Protection Laws
What it Covers: Laws like California’s CCPA or Illinois’s Personal Information Protection Act govern the handling of personal data, including sensitive financial and identity details of the deceased. They:
– Require secure processing of personal data.
– Mandate breach notifications if data is improperly accessed.
– Why It’s Important: These laws protect against identity theft and ensure personal data is handled securely during estate administration, which often involves financial records.
3. Federal Privacy and Data Protection Laws (Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act)
– What it Covers: The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) applies to financial institutions and entities handling sensitive financial data. Key provisions include:
– Safeguards to protect financial information.
– Notification requirements in case of breaches.
– Why It’s Important: Executors and institutions managing estates must comply with GLBA requirements when dealing with financial institutions or accounts. It underscores federal-level privacy standards applicable nationwide.