Tag Archives: e-mail

Accessing a Decedent’s Gmail Account

If a family member or fiduciary would like to access a deceased person’s Gmail account (Google’s free Web–based e–mail service), hopefully, the person planned ahead and left the account username and password. If not, it may be possible to access … Continue reading

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Difficulties in Accessing Employer E-mail Accounts

A fiduciary1 or family member may run into difficulties in trying to access the e–mails from an incapacitated or deceased person’s employer. The employer may claim that the employee did not own the e–mails under the company’s electronic resources policy. … Continue reading

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E-Mail Accounts Are the First Step in Finding Digital Property

When family members and fiduciaries1 are looking for a person’s digital property, e–mail accounts are a great place to start. E–mail accounts often hold information about other Internet accounts the person has, and gaining access to a person’s primary e–mail … Continue reading

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