Alaska § 13.16.285 - Termination of appointment; death or disability.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 13.16.285 — Termination of appointment; death or disability., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13.16.285. Termination of appointment; death or disability.
The death of a personal representative or the appointment of a conservator for the estate of a personal representative, terminates the personal representative's appointment. Until appointment and qualification of a successor or special representative to replace the deceased or protected representative, the representative of the estate of the deceased or protected personal representative, if any, has the duty to protect the estate possessed and being administered by the decedent or ward at the time the appointment terminates, has the power to perform acts necessary for protection, and shall account for and deliver the estate assets to a successor or special personal representative upon appointment and qualification.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Alaska Statutes § 13.16.285 cover?
Section 13.16.285 ("Termination of appointment; death or disability.") 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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