Courts Order To Start Formal Probate And Appoint A Personal Representative When There Is No Will {P-331}

Page 1 of 3 AS 13.16.180, AS 13.16.230, AS 13.16.140 P-331 (1/19)(cs) PROBATE AND APPOINT A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE WHEN THERE IS NO WILL IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA AT In the Matter of the Estate of: ) ) ) ) ) ) Person Who Died (Decedent) ) Date of Birth: ) ) CASE NO. ORDER TO START FORMAL PROBATE AND APPOINT A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE WHEN THERE IS NO WILL (Order Adjudicating Intestacy, Determining Heirs, and Appointing a Personal Representative in a Formal Proceeding) A petition for adjudication of intestacy, determination of heirs, and appointment of personal representative was filed by (name) . The court held a hearing on (date) , and now makes the following findings and order. FINDINGS 1. Interest. The requestor is a person with an interest in the estate because he or she is a spouse, relative, beneficiary, creditor, or fiduciary representing an interested person. 2. Person Who Died (Decedent). The decedent died on (date) at the age of . At least five full days have passed since the death. 3. Filing Location. This is the correct court to file in because the person who died: lived in this judicial district at the time of death. did not live in Alaska at the time of death; however, the person had property located in this judicial district at the time of death. 4. Time. The time for probate is within the required time period because: less than three years have passed since the person died. more than three year have passed but late probate is allowed under AS 13.16.040 because: 5. Will. The person who died did not have a valid will. 6. Current Personal Representative. No court has appointed a personal representative of the estate. A court appointed a personal representative, but later ended the appointment. A court appointed (name) as personal representative who lives at (address) . American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com Page 2 of 3 AS 13.16.180, AS 13.16.230, AS 13.16.140 P-331 (1/19)(cs) PROBATE AND APPOINT A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE WHEN THERE IS NO WILL 7.Right to be Appointed as Personal Representative. The court finds that(name) is 19 years or older and: has priority for appointment as personal representative. may be appointed as the personal representative because all persons with a higher priority to serve as personal representative have consented to the appointment. 10.Heirs. The person who died is survived by the persons listed below. Name Relationship to Person Who Died [Attach extra pages if necessary.] 11.Additional Findings. 12.Notice. Any notice required by the laws of Alaska has been given. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com Page 3 of 3 AS 13.16.180, AS 13.16.230, AS 13.16.140 P-331 (1/19)(cs) PROBATE AND APPOINT A PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE WHEN THERE IS NO WILL ORDER The court orders that: 1. The is admitted to formal probate. 2. No bond is required. A bond is required in the amount of $ . 3. The appointed personal representative is (name) , and he or she assumes the responsibilities after posting a bond, if required. 4. The court will issue Letters of Administration. 5. Other: Date Signature of Judicial Officer Printed Name American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com