If conflicting claims as to the domicile of a decedent are made in a formal testacy or appointment proceeding commenced in this state, and in a testacy or appointment proceeding after notice pending at the same time in another state, the court of this state must stay, dismiss, or permit suitable amendment in, the proceeding here unless it is determined that the local proceeding was commenced before the proceeding elsewhere. The determination of domicile in the proceeding first commenced must be accepted as determinative in the proceeding of this state.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 13. Decedents' Estates, Guardianships, Transfers, Trusts, and Health Care Decisions
Chapter 16. Probate of Wills and Administration
Article 2. Venue for Probate and Administration; Priority to Administer; Demand for Notice.
Sec. 13.16.055. Venue for first and subsequent estate proceedings; location of property.
Sec. 13.16.060. Appointment or testacy proceedings; conflicting claim of domicile in another state.
Sec. 13.16.065. Priority among persons seeking appointment as personal representative.
Sec. 13.16.070. Demand for notice of order or filing concerning decedent's estate.