Transferring an Inherited Single-Member LLC Interest in Alaska
Disclaimer: This is general information and not legal advice. For decisions that affect your rights, consult a licensed Alaska attorney about your specific situation. FAQ — What to know about transferring an inherited membership interest in a single-member LLC in Alaska Detailed Answer When a person who owns 100% of a single-member limited liability company […]
Read article →Alaska: What Secretary of State Paperwork Proves a Family Member Was the Sole Member of an LLC?
What Secretary of State paperwork shows a family member was the sole member of an LLC? This FAQ explains what records banks commonly accept and what Alaska state filings can show about LLC ownership. It also explains typical next steps if the LLC’s sole member died. This is educational information only and not legal advice. […]
Read article →Alaska — Can I make the court require an accounting during probate?
Understanding estate accountings in Alaska probate Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer. This article provides general information about Alaska probate practice and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed Alaska attorney about your specific situation. Short answer Yes. In Alaska, people who have a legal interest in a probate estate (commonly called "interested persons"—for example, […]
Read article →How to Confirm Your Ownership Percentage in Parents' Real Property — Alaska
How to Confirm Your Ownership Percentage in Your Parents’ Real Property (Alaska) Short answer: The quickest way to confirm your ownership percentage is to obtain and read the recorded deed and any related recorded documents (trust deed, transfer-on-death deed, mortgage, etc.). If the deed itself specifies ownership shares (for example, “as tenants in common, each […]
Read article →How to Qualify as Administrator (Personal Representative) for a Sibling's Intestate Estate in Alaska
Detailed Answer Short answer: In Alaska, if your sibling died without a will (intestate) you can seek appointment as the estate's personal representative (often called an administrator). The court will appoint a personal representative according to the priority set by Alaska probate law. To qualify you must meet the court’s requirements, be next in the […]
Read article →Alaska: Recovering Funeral Expenses and Pre-Settlement Costs from an Estate
Can you recover funeral expenses and other costs you paid before an estate is settled? This FAQ-style guide explains how recovering funeral and related expenses usually works under Alaska probate law, what steps to take, and what documentation you will need. This is general information and not legal advice—consult a licensed Alaska attorney for guidance […]
Read article →Alaska: Can an Estranged Spouse Claim an Estate If Divorce Was Not Final?
What to Know About an Estranged Spouse’s Estate Claims When Divorce Was Not Final in Alaska Short answer: If the divorce was not final at the time of death, the parties are still legally married in Alaska. A surviving spouse generally retains the same probate rights (intestate shares, spousal allowances, and beneficiary protections) as any […]
Read article →How do I re-record or update a joint survivorship deed after co-owners died in Alaska (AK)?
Detailed Answer Short answer: If the property was owned as joint tenants with right of survivorship, the surviving owner(s) automatically own the property at death. To “re-record” or clear the chain of title in Alaska you normally record a certified death certificate plus a short affidavit (often called an affidavit of surviving joint tenant or […]
Read article →What can I do if the personal representative sends me a payment without explaining how he calculated my share of the estate? (Alaska, AK)
How to respond when you receive a distribution with no explanation under Alaska law Clear steps you can take if the estate's personal representative sends you money but does not explain how your share was calculated. Practical actions, legal options, and resources under Alaska probate law. Detailed answer — what your rights are and what […]
Read article →What documentation is required to prove I'm the next of kin and qualify as administrator in a reopened estate? (AK)
Detailed Answer Short answer: To prove you are the decedent’s next of kin and to qualify as administrator of a reopened Alaska estate, you must file a probate petition with the Alaska Superior Court and attach certified documentary proof of the family relationships that place you in the statutory priority for appointment. Typical proof includes […]
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