Alaska § 13.16.310 - Special administrator; appointment.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 13.16.310 — Special administrator; appointment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13.16.310. Special administrator; appointment.
A special administrator may be appointed (1) informally by the registrar on the application of any interested person when necessary to protect the estate of a decedent before the appointment of a general personal representative or if a prior appointment has been terminated as provided in AS 13.16.285 ;
(2) in a formal proceeding by order of the court on the petition of any interested person and finding, after notice and hearing, that appointment is necessary to preserve the estate or to secure its proper administration, including its administration in circumstances where a general personal representative cannot or should not act; if it appears to the court that an emergency exists, appointment may be ordered without notice.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 13.16.310
What does Alaska Statutes § 13.16.310 cover?
Section 13.16.310 ("Special administrator; appointment.") 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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