Alaska § 13.16.685 - Effect of affidavit.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 13.16.685 — Effect of affidavit., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13.16.685. Effect of affidavit.
The person paying, delivering, transferring, or issuing personal property or the evidence of it under affidavit is discharged and released to the same extent as if the person dealt with a personal representative of the decedent. The person is not required to see to the application of the personal property or evidence of it or to inquire into the truth of any statement in the affidavit. If any person to whom an affidavit is delivered refuses to pay, deliver, transfer, or issue any personal property or evidence of it, it may be recovered or its payment, delivery, transfer, or issuance compelled upon proof of their right in a proceeding brought for the purpose by or on behalf of the persons entitled to it. Any person to whom payment, delivery, transfer, or issuance is made is answerable and accountable for it to any personal representative of the estate or to any other person having a superior right.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 13.16.685
What does Alaska Statutes § 13.16.685 cover?
Section 13.16.685 ("Effect of affidavit.") 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 § 13.16.685?
A common citation format is "Alaska Statutes § 13.16.685" (Alaska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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How does Alaska § 13.16.685 apply to my situation?
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