Alaska § 13.16.595 - Distributions to trustee.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 13.16.595 — Distributions to trustee., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13.16.595. Distributions to trustee.
(a) Before distributing to a trustee, the personal representative may require that the trust be registered if the state in which it is to be administered provides for registration and that the trustee inform the beneficiaries as provided in AS 13.36.080 .
(b) If the trust instrument does not excuse the trustee from giving bond, the personal representative may petition the appropriate court to require that the trustee post bond if the personal representative apprehends that distribution might jeopardize the interests of persons who are not able to protect themselves, and the personal representative may withhold distribution until the court has acted.
(c) No inference of negligence on the part of the personal representative shall be drawn from failure to exercise the authority conferred by (a) and (b) of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 13.16.595
What does Alaska Statutes § 13.16.595 cover?
Section 13.16.595 ("Distributions to trustee.") 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 § 13.16.595?
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