Alaska § 13.16.340 - Time of accrual of duties and powers.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 13.16.340 — Time of accrual of duties and powers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13.16.340. Time of accrual of duties and powers.
The duties and powers of a personal representative commence upon appointment. The powers of a personal representative relate back in time to give acts by the person appointed that are beneficial to the estate occurring prior to appointment the same effect as those occurring thereafter. Prior to appointment, a person named executor in a will may carry out written instructions of the decedent relating to the decedent's body, funeral, and burial arrangements. A personal representative may ratify and accept acts on behalf of the estate done by others where the acts would have been proper for a personal representative.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 13.16.340
What does Alaska Statutes § 13.16.340 cover?
Section 13.16.340 ("Time of accrual of duties and powers.") 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.
How do I cite Alaska § 13.16.340?
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