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 commenced by the issuance of letters.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 13. Decedents' Estates, Guardianships, Transfers, Trusts, and Health Care Decisions
Chapter 16. Probate of Wills and Administration
Article 1. General Provisions.
Sec. 13.16.005. Devolution of estate at death; restrictions.
Sec. 13.16.010. Necessity of order of probate for will.
Sec. 13.16.015. Necessity of appointment for administration.
Sec. 13.16.020. Claims against decedent; necessity of administration.
Sec. 13.16.025. Proceedings affecting devolution and administration; jurisdiction of subject matter.
Sec. 13.16.035. Scope of proceedings; proceedings independent; exception.
Sec. 13.16.040. Probate, testacy, and appointment proceedings; ultimate time limit.
Sec. 13.16.045. Statutes of limitation on decedent's cause of action.