INFORMAL OPENING PROBATE CHECKLIST


  Decedent's Name _______________________ Date of Death _____________________

  Applicant's Name ______________________ Date of Filing ____________________
                                            ( > 120 hours but < 3 years )

  Application States:

	_____	interest of applicant
	_____	name / age of decedent
	_____	judicial district and state of domicile at death
	_____	names / addresses of spouse, children, heirs, devisees
	_____	ages of any who are minors
	_____	venue (if not domiciled in Alaska at death)
	_____	name and address of personal representative
	_____	statement re: demand for notice
	_____	time has not expired
	_____	will information*
	_____	Appointment priority **
	_____	verified

  Accompanying documents:

	_____	death certificate
	_____	will

  Paperwork required:

	_____	statement admitting will/appointing personal representative
	_____	acceptance (may be combined with letters)
	_____	letters of testementary*
	_____	letters of administration**

  Check bond status:

	_____	waived by will
	_____	waived by consent of parties
	_____	required

   *Required if will is being admitted to probate
   **Required if no will has been found and proceeding is intestate