Mortgage Payments and Utilities During Probate in Alaska
Managing Mortgage Payments and Utilities While an Estate Is in Probate in Alaska Disclaimer This is general information, not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For advice about your specific situation, consult a licensed Alaska attorney. Detailed Answer When someone dies and their estate enters probate in Alaska, two common practical concerns are: who […]
Read article →Alaska — How to Decide Which Assets to List on a Small Estate Affidavit
How to Decide Which Assets to List on an Alaska Small Estate Affidavit Short answer: List only the decedent’s assets that are both (1) owned solely by the decedent at death and (2) eligible to be collected under Alaska’s small‑estate procedure. Do not list assets that pass automatically to another person (for example, by beneficiary […]
Read article →Alaska: When to List Survivorship (Joint) Assets on a Probate Inventory
Short answer Generally, assets that passed automatically to your mother by right of survivorship (for example, joint tenancy property or a jointly titled bank account that names her as surviving joint owner) are nonprobate property and usually are not listed as part of the decedent's probate estate inventory in Alaska. However, you should still identify […]
Read article →Alaska: How to Open an Estate for a Sibling’s House When They Die Intestate
Detailed Answer: How to open an estate in Alaska when your sibling died without a will Short answer: If your sibling died without a will (intestate) and owned a house, you will usually need to open a probate estate in the Alaska Superior Court where they lived so a personal representative (administrator) can be appointed. […]
Read article →Finding a Missing Parent as Next-of-Kin During Probate in Alaska
FAQ — Next-of-Kin Duties and Locating Relatives in Alaska Probate Disclaimer: This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about a specific probate matter in Alaska, consult a licensed Alaska attorney. Detailed answer — practical steps under Alaska law When someone dies and you are a likely next-of-kin, the probate process will require locating […]
Read article →Alaska: How to Confirm a Bank Account Is Under the $20,000 Small‑Estate Limit
Confirming Whether a Bank Account Falls Under the $20,000 Small‑Estate Limit in Alaska Detailed answer: practical steps to verify the account balance and whether it counts toward Alaska’s small‑estate threshold If you are trying to use Alaska’s small estate process and believe the limit is $20,000, the key questions are: What was the bank account […]
Read article →How to Use Alaska's Small Estate Affidavit to Claim a Deceased Parent's Bank Account
Using an Alaska small estate affidavit to claim a deceased parent's bank account Disclaimer: This article explains general information about Alaska law and does not provide legal advice. Consult a licensed Alaska attorney for advice about your situation. Detailed Answer If a parent dies and you need access to their bank account in Alaska, many […]
Read article →Alaska: Do You Automatically Become Guardian of the Estate If Appointed Guardian of the Person?
Understanding Whether Appointment as Guardian of the Person Also Makes You Guardian of the Estate in Alaska Short answer: No. In Alaska, being appointed guardian of the person does not automatically give you authority over the ward’s money and property. The court makes separate appointments for personal-care decisions and for control of the estate (financial […]
Read article →Alaska — Do I Need to File a Federal Estate Income Tax Return?
Federal estate income tax: when the estate must file (Alaska) Short answer: The estate must file a federal fiduciary income tax return (Form 1041) only if the estate has gross income of $600 or more during the tax year, or if the estate has a beneficiary who is a nonresident alien. If the estate produced […]
Read article →Alaska: Transferring Brokerage Assets into an Estate Checking Account
Disclaimer: This article is informational only and is not legal advice. It explains general principles of Alaska probate practice to help you understand the process. For specific legal guidance, speak with a licensed Alaska attorney. Detailed answer — How to move brokerage assets into an estate bank account under Alaska law When a person dies, […]
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