Alaska — Reimbursing Yourself from an Estate for Paying a Decedent’s Vehicle Lien
Detailed Answer This explains how reimbursement typically works under Alaska probate law when someone pays a decedent’s vehicle lien from their own funds. This is a general, plain-language explanation — not legal advice. Always consult a lawyer about your specific situation. Quick overview of the legal picture When a person dies, debts of the decedent […]
Read article →Alaska — When Is a Bond Required for an Administrator of an Intestate Estate?
Detailed Answer Short answer: Under Alaska law an administrator is generally required to post a probate bond unless the court orders otherwise or the law or interested persons agree to waive the bond. The court has authority to set the amount of the bond and to waive or reduce it in appropriate circumstances. How bonds […]
Read article →Alaska: Factors the Court Considers When Appointing an Estate Administrator
How Alaska Courts Decide Who Serves as an Estate Administrator Disclaimer: This article explains general principles of Alaska law and is for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice. Consult a licensed Alaska attorney about your specific situation. Short answer Under Alaska law, the court looks first to the decedent’s will (if any) and […]
Read article →Alaska: Can Sale Proceeds Be Used to Pay Estate Cleanup, Junk Removal, and Personal Property Expenses?
Using Sale Proceeds to Pay Estate Expenses: What Alaska Executors and Heirs Need to Know Detailed Answer Yes — in Alaska, money that becomes part of a decedent’s estate (including proceeds from selling estate property) can generally be used to pay reasonable and necessary estate administration expenses such as junk removal, personal-property cleanup, securing property, […]
Read article →Alaska: How Unauthorized Charges to a Parent’s Estate Are Handled in Probate (FAQ)
How unauthorized charges to a parent’s estate are handled in Alaska probate Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article explains general Alaska probate concepts and is not legal advice. For help with a specific matter, consult an attorney licensed in Alaska. Detailed answer — what happens when unauthorized charges appear on a decedent’s accounts […]
Read article →Alaska — Regaining Control of a Deceased Parent's Bank and Credit Card Accounts
What to do when someone else is using a deceased parent's bank or credit card accounts Short answer: Start by getting certified death certificates, notify the bank and card issuers, and either use Alaska’s simplified small‑estate process (if eligible) or ask the Alaska Superior Court to appoint a personal representative (probate). If someone is using […]
Read article →Alaska: Securing and Inventoring a Deceased Person’s House Before You Are Appointed Administrator
Immediate steps to secure a decedent's home and preserve estate property in Alaska This FAQ-style guide explains practical, legally minded steps to secure a house, create an inventory, and limit siblings or others from removing belongings before you are appointed the estate's administrator in Alaska. It assumes you are not yet the personal representative and […]
Read article →Becoming the Administrator of a Parent’s Estate — Alaska Guide
Overview If a person dies without a valid will in Alaska, the court must appoint someone to administer the estate and distribute assets under Alaska’s probate laws (Title 13). This article explains, in plain language, how someone — for example, an adult child — can seek appointment as the estate’s administrator, what the court looks […]
Read article →Alaska: Order of Succession Among Children When a Parent Dies Without a Will
Detailed Answer: How children inherit when a parent dies without a will in Alaska When someone dies without a will (intestate), Alaska law sets who inherits and in what order. The core rule is that a decedent's children (their "issue") inherit the decedent’s estate according to the rules of intestate succession in AS 13.12. In […]
Read article →How to get court approval to sell a house and pay off the mortgage — Alaska
How to get court approval to sell a house and pay off its mortgage in Alaska Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article provides general information about Alaska procedures and statutes. It is not legal advice. For advice about your particular situation, contact a licensed Alaska attorney or the probate court. Detailed answer — […]
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