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Alaska Probate Forms

The Alaska Court System publishes free statewide fill-in forms for every routine step of an estate: the small-estate affidavit (P-110), opening an informal or formal probate (P-315 to P-336), the creditor notice and claim forms (P-305 to P-345), the inventory (P-370), the final accounting (P-380) and the closing statements (P-350, P-355, P-360). The same forms are used in every court location, because probate is a Superior Court case in all four judicial districts.

Alaska Probate Forms by Situation

Open the Court System's forms page and go to the Probate section, then Estates (the short link ak-courts.info/estateforms goes straight there). Forms are listed by number. Each PDF carries a revision stamp in its footer, such as P-315 (3/23); download a fresh copy rather than reusing an old one. The self-help pages for informal probate, formal probate and small estates list which forms go together.

Find Forms By Your Situation

Recommended procedure:

Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property (form P-110), from day 30, with no court case.

Two separate caps, not one $150,000 figure. A boat, snowmachine or ATV counts toward the $50,000, not the vehicle cap.

Forms you'll need:

P-110 Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property of Decedent

Certified death certificate

Open the official forms page to download these

Official Resources

Open the Court System's forms page and go to the Probate section, then Estates (the short link ak-courts.info/estateforms goes straight there). Forms are listed by number. Each PDF carries a revision stamp in its footer, such as P-315 (3/23); download a fresh copy rather than reusing an old one. The self-help pages for informal probate, formal probate and small estates list which forms go together.

Alaska Court System, Probate Forms: Estates

The statewide forms index, Probate section. Lists every estate form (P-301 to P-385), the will-deposit and small-estate forms (P-100 to P-151) and the trust registration forms (P-200 to P-205), each linking its PDF.

Alaska Court System Self-Help Center, Probate: Estates

The Court System's plain-language probate guide: when probate is needed, informal and formal probate, small estates, the affidavit, creditors, inventory, distribution and closing, with the forms each step uses.

Alaska Court System Self-Help Center, Probate Forms by Step

Groups the estate forms by task: the affidavit, starting informal or formal probate with or without a will, and the forms used once the case has started.

Alaska Rules of Probate Procedure

The court rules for probate: Rule 2 (registrars), Rule 3 (will and trust indexes), Rule 5 (deposit of wills), Rule 7 (personal representative duties), Rule 7.1 (personal representative fee), Rule 9.1 (temporary property custodians) and Rule 12 (accountings).

Alaska Court System, Filing Fees and Fee Waiver

The fee table under Administrative Rule 9, effective May 1, 2023: Probate of Estates $250, Depositing a Will $50, ancillary probate letters from a foreign court $50, certification $10 first and $3 each additional. Fee waivers use form TF-920.

Alaska Court System, Court Directory

Every court location grouped by judicial district (First, Second, Third and Fourth), with addresses, phone numbers and filing instructions.

Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles, Deceased Owner

How to transfer a deceased owner's vehicle, with DMV Form 827 for an estate of $150,000 or less and Form V1, the Vehicle Transaction Application.

Important Notes

  • -Probate is a Superior Court case in every part of Alaska. File at a court location in the judicial district where the person who died lived; there is no borough or local probate court.
  • -The filing fee to open a probate estate, formal or informal, is $250 (Administrative Rule 9(b)(2)(A)). The small-estate affidavit P-110 and the transfer on death deed P-150 involve no court fee.
  • -The affidavit has two caps: $100,000 for vehicles that must be registered in Alaska and $50,000 for all other personal property, each after liens. Any real property that must pass through probate rules it out.
  • -A 'small estate' in an Alaska court is something else: an informal probate that closes with form P-350 without a creditor notice when the estate is within the allowances plus administration, funeral and last-illness costs.
  • -Many forms must be signed under oath before a notary or a court clerk. Notary service is free at state court offices.
  • -As of October 2026, probate estates, trusts and wills are paper cases that cannot be filed through TrueFiling, the Court System's e-filing service. The Court System plans to move probate to e-filing by the end of 2026, so check its eFile page before filing.
  • -Restricted Native allotments and townsite lots pass through a federal Bureau of Indian Affairs probate, not these forms. ANCSA Native corporation stock passes under the corporation's rules.
  • -Forms carry a revision stamp in the footer. Download a current copy before filing.

Sources: Alaska Court System, Forms by Topic and Number (Probate: Estates, Will Deposit, Trusts) | Alaska Court System estate forms (PDFs read 2026-10-04)

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How to Use Alaska Probate FormsWhy the filing path comes before the form number

The form finder groups records such as Collecting Property Without a Probate Case, Vehicle Title Transfers at the DMV, Opening an Informal Probate, Formal Probate Before a Judge so you can start with the likely procedure rather than one isolated form number.

Use source links such as Alaska Court System, Probate Forms: Estates, Alaska Court System Self-Help Center, Probate: Estates, Alaska Court System Self-Help Center, Probate Forms by Step to locate official forms and verify which documents belong in the packet.

Alaska Form Prep ChecksCounty packet rules and the records to gather before filing

Choose the filing path

Common filing paths in this data include Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property (form P-110), from day 30, with no court case., If the title reads decedent 'OR' survivor, the survivor applies with Form V1. Otherwise use DMV Form 827 in a small estate, or the personal representative's letters., Open an informal probate; if the inventory shows the estate is within the allowances plus costs, close it as a small estate., Informal probate before the registrar, usually without a hearing.. Match the estate facts to the correct path before preparing forms.

Verify the county packet

Check the county Superior Court or local filing-office instructions for coversheets, copy rules, appointments, fees, and filing methods.

Pull supporting records first

Collect the original will if one exists, certified death certificates, asset values, deed or title records, heir and beneficiary details, and creditor information before filling out the packet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get Alaska probate forms?
Start with Alaska Court System, Probate Forms: Estates, Alaska Court System Self-Help Center, Probate: Estates, Alaska Court System Self-Help Center, Probate Forms by Step. Then verify local county instructions before you file, because packet rules, copy requirements, fees, and filing methods can vary.
How do I know which Alaska probate form I need?
Start with the filing path, not the form number. The right packet depends on will status, asset type and value, creditor issues, heirs or beneficiaries, and whether a simplified procedure fits.
Can I file Alaska probate forms without an attorney?
Some paths may allow self-filing, but the answer still depends on the estate, the county office, disputes, real estate, creditors, and tax facts. Verify the county rules and get legal help when rights or strategy are unclear.
What should I gather before filling out Alaska probate forms?
Gather the original will if one exists, certified death certificates, asset and debt lists, deed or title records, beneficiary records, and names and addresses for heirs or beneficiaries.
Alaska Official Forms and SourcesOfficial references used for this page

Information current as of October 4, 2026

Settled Estate is not a law firm, and this content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Probate laws and procedures in Alaska can change. Consult with a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation. Full disclaimer.

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