Article I. Declaration of Family and Marital Status
I declare that I am [[married / single / widowed / divorced]].
My spouse's name, if applicable: [[Spouse Full Legal Name]] (if living at the time of my death, otherwise predeceased).
My children (living or deceased with issue):
[[List each child's full name, date of birth, and relationship; or state "I have no living children or descendants."]]
I have no other children or descendants except as listed above. Any reference to "my children" or "my descendants" includes all persons listed and their issue, per stirpes, unless otherwise specified.
Alaska is a community property state. Property acquired during marriage (other than by gift, inheritance, or separate property designation) is generally community property. Separate property includes assets owned before marriage, inheritances, gifts, and property acquired with separate funds. I have attempted to identify community and separate property where relevant in this Will.
Article II. Payment of Debts, Expenses, and Taxes
I direct that my just debts, funeral expenses, and expenses of my last illness be paid as soon after my death as practicable.
All estate, inheritance, succession, transfer, and other taxes (including any interest and penalties) payable by reason of my death, together with all administration expenses, shall be paid out of my residuary estate without reimbursement from any person.
Article III. Specific Bequests and Devises
I give, devise, and bequeath the following specific items of property to the persons named below:
- [[Description of specific tangible personal property, e.g. "my 2022 pickup truck"]] to [[Beneficiary Full Name and Relationship]], if living, otherwise to [[Alternate]].
- [[Description of specific item, e.g. "my grandmother's diamond ring"]] to [[Beneficiary Full Name]], if living.
- [[Description of financial account or security if desired, e.g. "the contents of my savings account at [[Bank]] ending in [[last4]]"]] to [[Beneficiary]].
If any specific bequest fails because the beneficiary predeceases me, that property shall pass to my residuary estate unless an alternate beneficiary is named above.
Article IV. Devise of Real Property
If I own real property at the time of my death, I give, devise, and bequeath the following:
- My primary residence located at [[Street Address]], [[City]], Alaska [[ZIP]], together with all appurtenances, to [[Primary Residence Beneficiary Name(s)]], if living, otherwise per stirpes to their descendants.
- Any other real property I own (including any interest in real estate, mineral rights, or timeshares): to be distributed as part of my residuary estate.
All real property is subject to any mortgages, liens, or encumbrances existing at my death, which shall be assumed by the recipient unless otherwise directed.
Article V. Residuary Estate
All the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, of whatsoever kind and wheresoever situated, of which I shall die seized or possessed or to which I shall be entitled at the time of my death (the "Residuary Estate"), I give, devise, and bequeath as follows:
Primary Residuary Beneficiaries:
I give my Residuary Estate to [[Residuary Beneficiary Name(s) and Relationship(s)]], in equal shares if more than one, or to the survivor(s) if any predecease me.
If none of the above survive me, then:
Contingent Residuary:
To [[Contingent Beneficiary or "my then-living heirs at law, per stirpes"]].
Article VI. Appointment of Personal Representative (Executor)
I nominate and appoint [[Executor Full Legal Name]] as Personal Representative (Executor) of this Will.
If [[Executor Full Legal Name]] is unable or unwilling to serve, I appoint [[Alternate Executor Full Legal Name]] as successor Personal Representative.
I direct that no bond or other security be required of any Personal Representative named herein, or if a bond is required by law, that it be in the minimum amount permitted.
The Personal Representative shall have all powers granted by Alaska Stat. § 13.12 (Uniform Probate Code as adopted in Alaska) and any other applicable law, including but not limited to the power to sell, lease, mortgage, or otherwise dispose of estate assets, to compromise claims, to distribute in kind, and to employ agents, attorneys, and accountants.
Article VII. Guardian for Minor Children (If Applicable)
If I have any minor child or children at the time of my death and my spouse does not survive me or is unable to serve, I nominate and appoint [[Guardian Full Legal Name and Relationship]] as guardian of the person and property of such minor child(ren).
If the above is unable or unwilling, I appoint [[Alternate Guardian]] as successor guardian.
Any guardian appointed shall serve without bond unless required by law.
Article VIII. Trust for Minor or Incapacitated Beneficiaries (Optional)
If any beneficiary entitled to receive property under this Will is under the age of [[Age, e.g. twenty-one (21)]] or is incapacitated, the Personal Representative may, in the Personal Representative's discretion, distribute such beneficiary's share to a custodian under the Alaska Uniform Transfers to Minors Act, or hold such share in a separate trust for the benefit of the beneficiary until the beneficiary reaches the age of majority or such later age as the Personal Representative deems appropriate (not to exceed age [[Max Age]]), applying income and principal as needed for the beneficiary's health, education, maintenance, and support.
Article IX. No-Contest Clause
If any beneficiary under this Will, or any person claiming through or under any such beneficiary, directly or indirectly contests or attacks this Will or any of its provisions, or joins with or assists anyone in contesting or attacking this Will, then the share of such beneficiary shall be revoked and such beneficiary shall receive only the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) in lieu of any other interest in my estate.
This clause shall not apply to any action brought in good faith to interpret or enforce the terms of this Will.
Article X. Attestation Clause and Execution
This Will was signed by me on the date written below. I declare that I signed this Will as my free and voluntary act for the purposes expressed herein.
I further declare that I am of full age and sound mind, and that this Will was signed in the presence of the undersigned witnesses, who signed at my request and in my presence and in the presence of each other.
Testator Signature and Declaration:
Date: [[Date of Signing]]
Signature: ________________________________________________
Printed Name: [[Testator Full Legal Name]]
Address: [[Testator Address at Signing]]
Article XI. Witness Attestation
We, the undersigned witnesses, each declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Alaska that:
- The Testator signed this Will in our presence.
- The Testator appeared to be of sound mind and acting voluntarily.
- Neither of us is a beneficiary under this Will.
- We signed this Will in the presence of the Testator and of each other on the date shown above.
Witness 1:
Signature: ________________________________________________
Printed Name: [[Witness 1 Full Legal Name]]
Address: [[Witness 1 Address]]
Witness 2:
Signature: ________________________________________________
Printed Name: [[Witness 2 Full Legal Name]]
Address: [[Witness 2 Address]]
Article XII. Self-Proving Affidavit (Optional but Recommended)
(Execution of this affidavit allows the Will to be admitted to probate without the testimony of the witnesses.)
State of Alaska
County of [[County]]
We, [[Testator Full Legal Name]], [[Witness 1 Full Legal Name]], and [[Witness 2 Full Legal Name]], the Testator and the witnesses, respectively, whose names are signed to the attached or foregoing instrument, being first duly sworn, do hereby declare to the undersigned authority that the Testator signed and executed the instrument as the Testator's Last Will and that the Testator signed it willingly (or willingly directed another to sign for the Testator), and that each of the witnesses, in the presence and hearing of the Testator, signed the Will as witness, and that to the best of the witnesses' knowledge the Testator was at that time eighteen years of age or older, of sound mind, and under no constraint or undue influence.
Testator: ________________________________________________
Witness 1: ________________________________________________
Witness 2: ________________________________________________
Subscribed, sworn to, and acknowledged before me by [[Testator]], [[Witness 1]], and [[Witness 2]], this [[Date]] day of [[Month]], 20[[YY]].
Notary Public Signature: ____________________________________
Printed Name: [[Notary Full Name]]
My Commission Expires: [[Expiration Date]]
(Seal)
Article XIII. Holographic Will Acknowledgment
Alaska law permits holographic wills that are entirely handwritten and signed by the testator (Alaska Stat. § 13.12.502). If this Will is executed as a holographic will, the formal witness and notary requirements above may not apply; however, the self-proving affidavit and two-witness formalities are strongly recommended to facilitate probate. If any portion of this document is handwritten by me and signed, that portion may be given effect as a holographic will to the extent permitted by Alaska law.
Article XIV. Miscellaneous Provisions
- Governing Law: This Will shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Alaska, including Alaska Stat. Title 13, Chapter 12 (Uniform Probate Code).
- Severability: If any provision of this Will is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
- Captions: Article and section headings are for convenience only and shall not affect interpretation.
- Gender and Number: Words importing the singular include the plural and vice versa; words importing gender include all genders.
- Survivorship: Any beneficiary must survive me by thirty (30) days to take under this Will, unless otherwise provided.
- Electronic or Digital Assets: My Personal Representative is authorized to access, manage, and distribute any digital assets, online accounts, cryptocurrency, or electronically stored information in accordance with Alaska law and the Revised Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act as adopted.
- Pets: If I own any pets at the time of my death, I request that they be placed with [[Pet Care Instructions or Named Person]], with a reasonable sum from my estate to be used for their care.
Article XV. Signature Page Confirmation
I have read this Will, understand its contents, and sign it voluntarily on the date first indicated.
Testator:
[[Testator Full Legal Name]]
Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: [[Execution Date]]
Disclaimer
This is a template only and does not constitute legal advice. The preparation and execution of a will is governed by Alaska Stat. § 13.12 (Uniform Probate Code). Requirements for valid execution, witnessing, self-proving affidavits, and probate procedures are specific. Holographic wills are permitted but carry additional risks in probate. Community property rules affect characterization of assets. Tax consequences, spousal elective share rights, and creditor claims are complex. This document should be reviewed by a licensed Alaska attorney familiar with current Alaska probate law. Laws change; verify all provisions against the most recent statutes and consult qualified counsel for your individual circumstances. The user assumes all responsibility for proper use and execution.
Primary Legal References (as of June 2026):
- Alaska Stat. § 13.12.501 et seq. (Execution of wills; holographic wills).
- Alaska Stat. § 13.12.502 (Self-proved wills).
- Alaska Stat. Title 13, Chapters 12 and 16 (Probate and estate administration).
- Alaska Uniform Transfers to Minors Act and community property provisions under Alaska marital property law.
- Alaska Court System probate forms and procedures.
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