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A will does not need to be notarized in Alaska. However, it must be signed by the testator and witnessed by at least two individuals who are both present when the testator signs the will.

Are Handwritten Wills Legal in Alaska? In Alaska, a handwritten Will, also called a holographic Will, can be valid and enforceable. The same rules apply to handwritten Wills as apply to typed Wills, except with respect to the witness requirement.

Witnesses: An Alaska will must be signed by at least two credible witnesses, who should not also be beneficiaries in the will. Writing: An Alaska will must be in writing to be valid. Beneficiaries: A testator can leave property to any beneficiary.

Yes, you must give the original Will to the probate court unless the person who died already gave his or her original Will to the probate court for safekeeping. The Will becomes a permanent part of the court file. It can sometimes be hard to find the original Will made by the person who died.

The Alaska Supreme Court is the highest level of state court in Alaska. It hears appeals from lower state courts and also administers the state's judicial system. The Supreme Court includes five justices. The justices, by majority vote, select one of their members to be the chief justice.

Made by a person 18 years or older. Made by a person of sound mind. Signed by the person making the Will. Signed by two witnesses within a reasonable time after they watch the person sign the Will or after the person making the Will tells the witnesses that the signature on the Will belongs to him or her.