Alaska Statutes (Last Updated: January 11, 2017) |
Title 13. DECEDENTS' ESTATES, GUARDIANSHIPS, TRANSFERS, TRUSTS, AND HEALTH CARE DECISIONS. |
Chapter 13.16. PROBATE OF WILLS AND ADMINISTRATION. |
Article 13.16.01. GENERAL PROVISIONS. |
Section 13.16.015. Necessity of appointment for administration.
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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.
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History
(Sec. 1 ch 78 SLA 1972)