Alaska § 13.16.160 - Formal testacy proceedings; uncontested cases; hearings and proof.

Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 13.16.160 — Formal testacy proceedings; uncontested cases; hearings and proof., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 13.16.160. Formal testacy proceedings; uncontested cases; hearings and proof.

If a petition in a testacy proceeding is unopposed, the court may order probate or intestacy on the strength of the pleadings if satisfied that the conditions of AS 13.16.180 have been met, or conduct a hearing in open court and require proof of the matters necessary to support the order sought. If evidence concerning execution of the will is necessary, the affidavit or testimony of one of any attesting witnesses to the instrument is sufficient. If the affidavit or testimony of an attesting witness is not available, execution of the will may be proved by other evidence or affidavit.

Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 13.16.160

What does Alaska Statutes § 13.16.160 cover?

Section 13.16.160 ("Formal testacy proceedings; uncontested cases; hearings and proof.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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