Alaska Guides
General Resources
These guides work no matter where you live:
Articles for Alaska
How to Protect Your Alaska Estate Without Hiring a Lawyer
A step-by-step approach to estate protection in Alaska using TOD deeds, beneficiary designations, and probate avoidance — no attorney required for mos…
How to Protect Yourself from Funeral Home Overcharging in Alaska
Concrete steps Alaska families can take to prevent funeral home overcharging: FTC rights, itemized pricing, what to decline, and how to recognize ille…
Best Estate Planning Kit for ANCSA Shareholders in Alaska
Estate planning resources for Alaska Native Corporation shareholders. How to protect ANCSA shares, file Testamentary Disposition Forms, and prevent de…
How to Set Up an Alaska Power of Attorney During a Medical Emergency
Emergency POA execution when a parent is hospitalized. Same-day options including RON, hospital notary, and the two-witness healthcare directive path.
Alaska Funeral Consumer Rights Guide vs. Hiring an Attorney: Which Do You Actually Need?
Comparing a funeral consumer rights guide vs. hiring an attorney for Alaska funeral disputes. When each option makes sense and what each one actually …
How to Handle Alaska Estate Taxes Without Paying a CPA
Step-by-step guide for Alaska executors handling estate taxes on simple estates under $15M — final 1040, PFD claim, Form 1041, and step-up basis witho…
How to Ship Remains Out of Alaska Without Overpaying
The real options for shipping remains out of Alaska: airline cargo forwarding, direct cremation carry-on, and how to avoid paying more than necessary …
Alaska Living Will vs Health Care Power of Attorney: What's the Difference?
The legal difference between a living will and health care power of attorney in Alaska under AS 13.52 — and why you need both.
How to Force an Alaska Bank to Accept Your Power of Attorney Without a Lawyer
Use AS 13.26.615 to compel your Alaska bank to accept a valid POA within 5 business days — step-by-step enforcement process without hiring an attorney…
How to Get Alaska Power of Attorney Before a Parent Loses Capacity
Step-by-step guide to executing an Alaska POA while your parent can still legally sign. Timeline, capacity requirements, and what happens if you wait …