Sec. 13.75.090. Misrepresentation; liability.
If a person represents that the person knows the identity of a decedent and, with the intent to procure the disposition of the decedent’s remains, signs a statement, other than a death certificate, that identifies the decedent, the person guarantees the identity of the decedent and is liable for any damages that result, directly or […]
Sec. 13.75.100. Liability.
(a) A disposition organization is not liable for carrying out the directions of a decedent if the disposition organization carries out the directions of a decedent or a person who establishes that the person is entitled to control the disposition. (b) This section may not be construed to reduce or eliminate the liability of a […]
Sec. 13.75.110. Disputes.
(a) A person listed in AS 13.75.020 who is involved in a dispute with one or more persons listed in AS 13.75.020 about which of the persons has the authority to control disposition may bring an action in the superior court to resolve the dispute. (b) If there is a dispute with one or more […]
Sec. 13.75.120. Exemptions.
The disposition of the remains of a member of the organized militia under AS 26.05.262, the disposition of the remains of a member of the armed forces under AS 26.10.065(a), and the disposition of the remains of a member of the United States Coast Guard under AS 26.10.065(b) are exempt from this chapter.
Sec. 13.75.190. Definitions.
In this chapter, (1) “control” means the authority to control disposition; (2) “directions” means (A) instructions for the disposition of a person’s remains; (B) the appointment of an agent to handle the disposition of a person’s remains; or (C) both (A) and (B) of this paragraph; (3) “disposition” means disposition of a decedent’s remains, including […]
Sec. 13.75.195. Short title.
This chapter may be cited as the Disposition of Human Remains Act.
Sec. 13.90.010. Investments by fiduciaries.
(a) Notwithstanding other provisions of law, except for AS 13.36.300 and the standards of judgment and care established by law, and subject to any express provision or limitation contained in a particular instrument creating the fiduciary relationship, fiduciaries are authorized to acquire and hold securities of an investment company. (b) Whenever an instrument or power […]
Sec. 13.75.030. Form of disposition document.
A disposition document must be in substantially the following form: DISPOSITION DOCUMENTYou can select Part 1, Part 2, or both, by completing the part(s) you select, including providing any signatures indicated. Part 3 contains general statements and a place for your signature. You must sign in front of a notary.PART 1. APPOINTMENT OF AGENT TO […]
Sec. 13.75.040. Agent’s appointment.
The person appointed as an agent in a disposition document may sign the disposition document at any time, but the agent’s authority to act is not effective until the agent signs the instrument.
Sec. 13.75.050. Exercise of authority.
If a person fails to exercise the person’s authority to control disposition under AS 13.75.020 within 48 hours after receiving notification of the decedent’s death or within 48 hours after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, the person may not control the disposition of the decedent’s remains, and the right to control the disposition of […]