Sec. 13.75.080. Implementation of directions.
(a) The person authorized to control the disposition shall carry out the directions of the decedent to the extent that the decedent’s estate or the person is financially able to carry out the directions. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision in AS 13.06 – AS 13.36 (Uniform Probate Code), if a person provides directions in a […]
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. 13.75.010. Directions by decedent.
(a) A person may provide directions for the disposition of the person’s remains by placing the directions in a disposition document. The directions may include or be limited to designating an agent to control the disposition of the person’s remains. (b) A disposition document must be signed by the person and acknowledged before a notary […]
Sec. 13.75.020. Persons authorized to control disposition.
(a) The following persons, in the priority listed, may control disposition of a decedent’s remains: (1) a person designated in a disposition document as the disposition agent for the decedent; (2) a person serving, or nominated by the decedent in the decedent’s will to serve, as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate, if the […]