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Alaska Last Will and Testament

An Alaska Last Will and Testament (a "Will") is a legal document that lays out your wishes with regard to asset distribution after death, including who will inherit your home, personal belongings, or money.

The individual making a Will is known as the "testator," and the individuals or organizations being appointed to handle the testator's estate after death are called "executors." Suited for Alaska residents, this Last Will and Testament can be used in Anchorage County, Matanuska-Susitna County, Fairbanks North Star County, and in all other counties throughout the state. Any Alaska Will from Rocket Lawyer can be fully personalized for your unique circumstances. As a result of having this official document, your loved ones will have a record of your decisions.

It is simple and easy to record your preferences using a free Alaska Last Will and Testament template from Rocket Lawyer:

1. Make the document - Answer a few general questions, and we will do the rest
2. Send and share it - Go over your wishes with an attorney, if desired
3. Sign it - Mandatory or not, having two disinterested witnesses is recommended

This method, in many cases, would end up being much less expensive than working with a conventional attorney. If necessary, you may prepare this Last Will and Testament on behalf of an elderly parent, a spouse, or another family member, and then help them sign when ready. Please note that for a Will to be considered valid, the testator must be mentally competent when they sign. In the event that the testator has already been declared legally incompetent, a conservatorship generally will be required. When managing such a situation, it would be a good idea for you to connect with an attorney.

Every person over 18 should have a Last Will and Testament in place. Even though it can be painful to acknowledge, your loved ones will want to know your preferences in relation to guardianship (when applicable), your assets, and/or property when you pass away. Common occasions in which it would be helpful to make or update your Will include:

• You are a new parent
• Your marital status has changed
• You own real estate property
• You are aging or have declining health

Whether your Alaska Last Will and Testament is being made as a result of a recent change in your life or as part of a long-term plan, notarization and/or witnesses are highly recommended for protecting your document if anyone questions its authenticity.

Writing a Will is normally straightforward; however, you might still have legal questions. Having someone review the document could take a long time if you attempt to do it by yourself. Another approach to consider is to get help via Rocket Lawyer attorney services. Rocket Lawyer members are able to request feedback from an experienced attorney or send additional questions. As always, you can live confidently with Rocket Lawyer by your side.

The fees associated with hiring the average attorney to draft a Last Will and Testament might be anywhere from two hundred to one thousand dollars, depending on where you are. Rocket Lawyer can offer much more protection than many other Last Will and Testament template providers that you may come across. As a Rocket Lawyer member, you can get up to 40% in savings when hiring an attorney from our On Call network.

Attached to your Alaska Last Will, there will be a set of tips on what you should do next. With a membership, you may make edits, download it as a Word or PDF document, print it out, and/or sign it. Make sure to store the signed original in a safe location where it can't get wet or otherwise damaged. It is critical that someone knows where to find it after your passing.

The specifications for Wills will vary in each state; however, in Alaska, your document needs to be signed by two witnesses. As a basic principle, your witnesses must be mentally competent people who are of sound mind. Furthermore, it is strongly recommended that you have your Will notarized to reinforce the validity of the document.

Legal references for a Will in Alaska: AS 13.12.502

A Last Will and Testament does not need to be filed with the court until the testator passes away. Filing a Will (alongside any specific forms requested by the county) allows for the probate process to start.