The Alaska Emergency Petition for Appointment of a Temporary Guardian is a legal document used by a petitioner to request the appointment of a temporary guardian in Alaska for a minor or incapacitated adult in an emergency situation. This document is used when there is an immediate need for a guardian to make decisions on behalf of an individual who is unable to act on their own behalf. The petition must include the name of the petitioner, the name of the minor or incapacitated adult, the reason for the emergency, and any other relevant information. The petition must also include a statement affirming that the petitioner believes the appointment of a temporary guardian is in the best interests of the minor or incapacitated adult. There are two types of Alaska Emergency Petition for Appointment of a Temporary Guardian: one for a minor and one for an incapacitated adult. The petition for a minor must include the name of the minor’s parent, guardian, or custodian, and the nature of the emergency. The petition for an incapacitated adult must include the name of the adult’s primary caretaker and the reasons why the adult is unable to make decisions on their own behalf. Keywords: Alaska, emergency, petition, appointment, temporary guardian, minor, incapacitated adult, best interests.