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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.

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.

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.

Also, the Power of Attorney is not valid unless the principal signs the POA form in front of a notary. If the principal is mentally competent but unable to sign his or her name, she can sign with an ?X? or direct another person to sign on her behalf. But again, this must be done in front of a notary.

Alaska Advance Health Care Directive An advance health care directive allows you to name someone else to make health care decisions for you if you are unable to make your wishes known, as well as allowing you to give instructions in advance about some treatments.

A ?Durable? Power of Attorney enables the Agent to act for the Principal even after the Principal is not mentally competent or physically able to make decisions. The ?Durable? Power of Attorney may be used immediately, and is effective until it is revoked by the Principal, or until the Principal's death.