Alaska Rules of Probate Procedure – 2026

Standalone probate practice in the superior court — informal and formal proceedings, the magistrate judge's role, guardianships and conservatorships. Probate is one of the few Alaska dockets still on paper: the court's TrueFiling system does not yet cover probate, adoption or guardianship.

Last updated September 07, 2026

Browse all 26 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.

I. General Provisions

Rule 1 Title—Scope—Construction—Situations Not Covered by the Rules Rule 2 Appointment and Authority of Masters Rule 3 Probate Indices Rule 4 Attorneys Rule 4.5 Mediation and Other Forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution

II. Wills And Estates

Rule 5 Deposit of Wills for Safekeeping and Acceptance Rule 6 Finding of Presumptive Death of Missing Persons Rule 7 Duties and Responsibilities of the Personal Representative Rule 7.1 Personal Representative’s Fee Rule 8 Change of Address and Telephone Rule 9 Special Administrators Rule 9.1 Temporary Property Custodians Rule 10 Creditor’s Claims Rule 11 Jury Trial Rule 12 Closing Estates Rule 13 Decedents’ Estates—Substantive Rights Under Old Code Remain Inviolate— Procedure

III. Protective Proceedings

Rule 14 Protective Proceedings Rule 14.1 Motion for Hearing on Shortened Time Rule 15 Guardianship of a Minor Rule 15.1 Testamentary Appointment of Guardian of a Minor Rule 16 Guardianship of Incapacitated Persons Rule 17 Conservatorships, Protective Proceedings, and Minor Settlements Rule 18 Emergency Lifesaving Medical Authoriza- Rule 19 Authority of Attorney or Guardian Ad Litem for Respondent Rule 20 Judicial Bypass Procedure to Authorize Minor to Consent to an Abortion

IV. Involuntary Commitments

Rule 21 Involuntary Commitments and Involuntary Administration of Medications—Case Cap-