37 chapters · 793 sections in this title.
AS 13.16.005 Devolution of estate at death; restrictions.
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The power of a person to leave property by will, and the rights of creditors, devisees, and heirs to the property are subject to the restrictions and limitations contained in AS 13.06 — AS 13.36 to facilitate the prompt settlement of estates. Upon the death of a person, that pers…
AS 13.16.010 Necessity of order of probate for will.
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Except as provided in AS 13.16.680, to be effective to prove the transfer of property or to nominate an executor, a will must be declared to be valid by an order of informal probate by the registrar or by an adjudication of probate by the court.
AS 13.16.015 Necessity of appointment for administration.
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Except as otherwise provided in AS 13.21, to acquire the powers and undertake the duties and liabilities of a personal representative of a decedent, a person must be appointed by order of the court or registrar, qualify, and be issued letters. Administration of an estate is comme…
AS 13.16.020 Claims against decedent; necessity of administration.
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A proceeding to enforce a claim against the estate of a decedent or the decedent's successors may not be revived or commenced before the appointment of a personal representative. After the appointment and until distribution, all proceedings and actions to enforce a claim against …