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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.

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.

You can also contact the Superior Court for assistance in searching CourtView and ordering a copy of the will should you find a court case relating to your father's will or estate. Contact information for the Superior Court in Juneau is published in the court directory.

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.

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.