Dying Without a Will
AS 13.12.102 — the spouse takes everything when every child is also the spouse's, and a set amount plus a share otherwise
| Who survives | The spouse takes |
|---|---|
| Who survivesNo children, grandchildren or parents, or only children who are also the spouse's | The spouse takesThe whole estate |
| Who survivesNo descendants, but a parent | The spouse takesThe first $200,000 and three-fourths of the rest |
| Who survivesDescendants all the spouse's, but the spouse also has others | The spouse takesThe first $150,000 and one-half of the rest |
Who handles this in Alaska: legal aid programs, lawyer referral and the state offices, listed in the Alaska directory.
What does not go to the spouse, or all of it when there is no spouse, goes to the person's descendants, then their parents, then the parents' descendants, then grandparents and their descendants, in that order.
Sources for this section (2)
- AS 13.12.102 — Share of spouse
- AS 13.12.103 — Share of heirs other than surviving spouse
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Alaska attorney.