Alaska: Using Payable-on-Death (POD) Accounts to Pay Estate Creditors
Can payable-on-death (POD) accounts be used to pay estate creditors under Alaska law? Short answer Under Alaska law, payable-on-death (POD) or transfer-on-death (TOD) accounts generally pass outside probate directly to the named beneficiary. That usually means those funds do not become part of the deceased person’s probate estate and are not automatically available to be […]
Read article →Alaska: Consequences When a Creditor Files After the 90‑Day Probate Notice Period
Detailed Answer — What Happens When a Creditor Files After the 90‑Day Notice Period in Alaska Under Alaska probate law, the personal representative (also called the executor or administrator) must give notice to creditors and allow a fixed time for creditors to present claims. In typical Alaska probate administration this period is 90 days from […]
Read article →Setting Up an Estate Bank Account in Alaska Using an IRS EIN
Opening an Estate Bank Account in Alaska: Step-by-Step Checklist and Requirements Disclaimer: This is educational information only and is not legal advice. Laws change and your situation may require personalized legal counsel. Consult an Alaska-licensed attorney for legal advice about your specific circumstances. Quick summary If you are the personal representative (executor or administrator) of […]
Read article →Claiming Your Share of Your Mother's Estate in Alaska (Died Without a Will)
Detailed Answer Short answer: If your mother died without a will in Alaska, you must follow Alaska's intestate succession and probate rules to claim your share. Typically that means locating the appropriate Alaska Superior Court to open an estate (or use a small‑estate process if the estate qualifies), asking the court to appoint an administrator, […]
Read article →Alaska: How Long Do I Have to Contest a Will?
How long do I have to contest a will in Alaska? Short answer: Under Alaska law, interested persons must act quickly. The most common deadline to challenge a will is a short, statutory period tied to formal notice of probate or administration. Missing that deadline can bar a contest. Because the exact deadline can depend […]
Read article →Alaska: Rights of a Surviving Spouse When a Spouse Dies Without a Will
Detailed Answer — Your Legal Rights as a Surviving Spouse in Alaska When There Is No Will Short answer: As a surviving spouse in Alaska when your spouse died without a will (intestate), you have important legal rights: you are an heir under Alaska’s intestacy rules, you can ask the court to open the estate […]
Read article →How to Get Appointed Estate Administrator in Alaska When Your Spouse Dies Intestate
Detailed Answer This section explains, in plain language, how you can seek appointment as the personal representative (often called the administrator or executor) of your deceased spouse's estate in Alaska when your spouse died without a will (intestate) and the spouse's family is uncooperative. This is general information only and not legal advice. Key legal […]
Read article →Alaska: Claiming Foreclosure Surplus from a Deceased Parent’s Property
How to Recover Surplus Sale Proceeds When a Deceased Parent’s Home Was Foreclosed and No Probate Was Opened Disclaimer This is educational information only and is not legal advice. I am not a lawyer. For decisions that affect legal rights, consult a licensed Alaska attorney who can review your specific facts. Detailed Answer — Step‑by‑step […]
Read article →How to File a Special Proceeding to Recover Foreclosure Surplus Funds in Alaska
How to File a Special Proceeding to Recover Foreclosure Surplus Funds in Alaska Short answer: In Alaska you generally must locate who holds the surplus, confirm your right to the funds, prepare and file a petition (often called a special proceeding or petition for distribution) in the appropriate court, serve interested parties, provide required proof […]
Read article →Do I Need to Open Probate to Recover Surplus Funds in Alaska?
Do I Need to Open Probate to Recover Surplus Funds in Alaska? Short answer: Not always. Whether you must open a probate estate in Alaska to recover surplus funds (for example, money left over after a foreclosure, sheriff's sale, or other court-ordered sale) depends on who owns the funds, how title to the property was […]
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