Alaska § 43.31.221 - Personal liability of executor.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 43.31.221 — Personal liability of executor., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 43.31.221. Personal liability of executor.
If an executor makes distribution either in whole or in part of any of the property of an estate to the heirs, next of kin, distributees, legatees or devisees without having paid or secured the tax due the state under this chapter, or obtained the release of the property from the lien of the tax the executor becomes personally liable for the tax so due the state, or so much of it as remains due and unpaid, to the full extent of the full value of any property belonging to the person or estate which may come into the hands, custody, or control of the executor.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 43.31.221
What does Alaska Statutes § 43.31.221 cover?
Section 43.31.221 ("Personal liability of executor.") 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 § 43.31.221?
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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