An Alaska Request to Start Formal Probate and Appoint a Personal Representative When There is no Will is a legal document used to initiate the process of probate when an individual has died without a will. This document is used to appoint a personal representative, who is responsible for administering the estate and distributing assets according to the laws of intestate succession. Types of Alaska Request to Start Formal Probate and Appoint a Personal Representative When There is now Will include small estate affidavit, non-administration affidavit, and formal administration. Each type of affidavit is used in different situations and requires specific conditions to be met. Small estate affidavit is used when the decedent's estate is less than $75,000 and the affidavit includes a list of assets. Non-administration affidavit is used when the decedent's estate is more than $75,000 but less than $150,000 and includes a list of assets and a statement of debts. Formal administration is used when the decedent's estate is more than $150,000 and includes a list of assets, a statement of debts, and a list of creditors.