Sec. 13.33.101. Nonprobate transfers on death.
(a) A provision for a nonprobate transfer on death in an insurance policy, contract of employment, bond, mortgage, promissory note, certificated or uncertificated security, account agreement, custodial agreement, deposit agreement, compensation plan, pension plan, individual retirement plan, employee benefit plan, trust, conveyance, deed of gift, marital property agreement, or other written instrument of a similar […]
Sec. 13.27.320. Effect of registration.
(a) On registration of a guardianship or protective order from another state, the guardian or conservator may exercise in this state all powers authorized in the order of appointment except as prohibited under the laws of this state, including maintaining actions and proceedings in this state and, if the guardian or conservator is not a […]
Sec. 13.27.400. Uniformity of application and construction.
In applying and construing this chapter, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.
Sec. 13.27.040. Taking testimony in another state.
(a) In a guardianship or protective proceeding, in addition to other procedures that may be available, testimony of a witness who is located in another state may be offered by deposition or other means allowable in this state for testimony taken in another state. The court on its own motion may request that the testimony […]
Sec. 13.27.100. Exclusive basis.
AS 13.27.100 – 13.27.180 provide the exclusive basis for subject matter jurisdiction for a court of this state to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order for an adult.
Sec. 13.27.110. Jurisdiction.
A court of this state has jurisdiction to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order for a respondent if (1) this state is the respondent’s home state; (2) on the date the petition is filed, this state is a significant-connection state, and (A) the respondent does not have a home state or a court […]
Sec. 13.27.120. Special jurisdiction.
(a) A court of this state lacking jurisdiction under AS 13.27.110 has special jurisdiction to (1) appoint a guardian in an emergency for a term not exceeding 90 days for a respondent who is physically present in this state; (2) issue a protective order with respect to real or tangible personal property located in this […]
Sec. 13.27.130. Exclusive and continuing jurisdiction.
Except as otherwise provided in AS 13.27.120, a court that has appointed a guardian or issued a protective order consistent with this chapter has exclusive and continuing jurisdiction over the proceeding until it is terminated by the court or the appointment or order expires by its own terms.
Sec. 13.27.140. Appropriate forum.
(a) A court of this state having jurisdiction under AS 13.27.110 to appoint a guardian or issue a protective order may decline to exercise its jurisdiction if it determines at any time that a court of another state is a more appropriate forum. (b) If a court of this state declines to exercise its jurisdiction […]
Sec. 13.26.695. Definitions.
In AS 13.26.600 – 13.26.695, (1) “benefits from government programs or civil or military service” means a benefit, a program, or assistance provided under a statute or regulation, including social security, Medicare, and Medicaid; (2) “good faith” means honesty in fact; (3) “incapacity” means inability of an individual to manage property or business affairs because […]