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What to do when someone dies in Alaska

Alaska has no state income tax and one of the more generous small estate thresholds at $100,000. Families sometimes miss that any pending Permanent Fund Dividend payments may be payable to the estate. Probate runs through Superior Court.

What this guide covers

• How probate works in this state
• Estate and inheritance taxes
• Surviving spouse rights and protections
• Small estate shortcuts and affidavit thresholds
• Step-by-step checklist for your family

Order walks your family through every task — from filing the will with the court to closing the final accounts. Use it to stay organized, assign tasks to family members, and make sure nothing gets missed.