Alaska Estate Planning

How to Make a Will in Alaska

Find out how to make a will to protect you and your family in Alaska.

Make a Living Trust in Alaska

What is a living trust? A trust is an arrangement under which one person, called a trustee, holds legal title to property for another person, called a beneficiary.

Intestate Succession in Alaska

If you die without a will in Alaska, your assets will go to your closest relatives under state intestate laws. Here are some details about how intestate succession works in Alaska.

Alaska Restrictions on Who Can Serve as Executor

Learn the rules about who can be your personal representative in Alaska.

Alaska Power of Attorney Laws

A durable POA allows someone to help you with your financial matters if you ever become incapacitated—here's how to make one in Alaska.

Alaska's Voluntary Termination of Life Act

Alaska failed to pass a death with dignity law that would have allowed terminally ill patients to request life-ending medication.

Avoiding Probate in Alaska

Probate court proceedings (during which a deceased person's assets are transferred to the people who inherit them) can be long, costly, and confusing.

Probate Shortcuts in Alaska

Alaska offers some probate shortcuts for "small estates." These procedures make it easier for survivors to transfer property left by a person who has died.

Burial and Cremation Laws in Alaska

Alaska has numerous laws affecting burial and cremation. Here are the most important laws you should know about.

Alaska Home Funeral Laws

Learn the rules that govern home funerals in Alaska.