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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.

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.

Steps to Create a Will in Alaska Decide what property to include in your will. Decide who will inherit your property. Choose an executor to handle your estate. Choose a guardian for your children. Choose someone to manage children's property. Make your will. Sign your will in front of witnesses. Store your will safely.

Although technically, you do not need to notarize your will to make it legally valid, it is suggested. To make a will ?self-proving? in Alaska, you must have it notarized (with your witnesses) to speed up the probate process since the court can accept the will without reaching out to the witnesses of choice.

In Alaska, the average cost of a will ranges from $200 to $1,000, based on the attorney's fees and estate complexity. The average cost for a trust in Alaska typically ranges from $1,000 to $3,000, with more complex trusts potentially costing more.

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.