Laws
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- Days After Death – At least thirty (30) days must have passed after the death before Form P-110 may be filed.[1]
- Maximum Amount ($) – The total value of all vehicles the decedent owns may be no more than $100,000; only vehicles registered in Alaska must be included.[2] The total value of all other personal property owned by the decedent may not exceed $50,000; personal property that automatically passes to another, such as a joint bank account, is not included.[3] The value of any liens and debts held against any eligible personal property, including vehicles, may be deducted from the total.
- Signing Requirements – The affidavit must be notarized.
- Statutes – Collection of Personal Property by Affidavit (A.S. § 13.16.680)
How to File (4 steps)
2. Verify Eligibility
In addition to ensuring that the estate meets the value requirements identified above, ensure that it is not subject to probate proceedings already underway. This can be done by checking with the local probate court for the jurisdiction where the decedent died, which can be found using this Court Locator.
3. Identify Distribution
This involves determining who gets what in the estate. If the decedent had a will, then the assets should be distributed in the way the will sets out. If the decedent died without a will, the assets should be distributed according to Alaska’s intestacy rules, as explained here.
4. Prepare Form
Download Form P-110 and provide a copy to a person holding property intended for a successor or heir. The form gives the holder of the affidavit a legal right to collect the property. It’s advisable to keep a copy of the death certificate when collecting the property.