Alaska § 13.16.455 - Statutes of limitations.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 13.16.455 — Statutes of limitations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13.16.455. Statutes of limitations.
Unless an estate is insolvent, the personal representative, with the consent of all successors whose interests would be affected, may waive any defense of limitations available to the estate. If the defense is not waived, no claim that was barred by any statute of limitations at the time of the decedent's death shall be allowed or paid. The running of any statute of limitations measured from some other event than death and advertisement for claims against a decedent is suspended during the four months following the decedent's death but resumes thereafter as to claims not barred pursuant to the sections that follow. For purposes of any statute of limitations, the proper presentation of a claim under AS 13.16.465 is equivalent to commencement of a proceeding on the claim.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 13.16.455
What does Alaska Statutes § 13.16.455 cover?
Section 13.16.455 ("Statutes of limitations.") 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 § 13.16.455?
A common citation format is "Alaska Statutes § 13.16.455" (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 § 13.16.455 apply to my situation?
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