# Alaska Probate R. 1: Rule 1. Title—Scope—Construction—Situations Not Covered by the Rules

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## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Probate R. 1
- **Heading:** Rule 1. Title—Scope—Construction—Situations Not Covered by the Rules
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Alaska Rules of Court / Alaska Probate Rules / Alaska Probate R. 1

## Text

(a) Title. These rules will be known and cited as the
Probate Rules.
(b) Scope. These rules govern practice and procedure in
the trial courts in all phases of proceedings brought under Title
13 of the Alaska Statutes, proceedings related to the release of
personal property under AS 12.65.105 and AS 22.15.110(a)(3),
and mental commitments under AS 47.30.
(c) Construction. These rules will be construed and
applied to promote fairness, accurate fact-finding, and prompt
decisions.
(d) Legal Effect of Rules. These rules are promulgated
pursuant
to
Alaska
constitutional
authority
granting
rulemaking power to the Alaska Supreme Court. To the extent
that the rules are inconsistent with a procedural provision of
any Alaska statute not enacted for the specific purpose of
changing a rule, these rules supersede the statute.
(e) Situations Not Covered by the Rules. Where no
specific procedure is prescribed by these rules, the court may
proceed in any lawful manner, including application of the
Civil and Evidence Rules, applicable statutes, the Alaska and
United States Constitutions or common law. Such a procedure
may not be inconsistent with these rules and may not unduly
delay or otherwise interfere with the unique character and
purpose of probate proceedings.
(f) Definitions. For purposes of proceedings under AS
13.06 through AS 13.36, “minor” means a person who is under
18 years of age.
Note:
Chapter 64, SLA 2010 (SB 60), effective Septem-
ber 7, 2010, enacted changes relating to the Uniform Probate
Code. According to section 12(d) of the Act, AS 13.12.550, as
enacted by section 8 of the Act, has the effect of amending
Probate Rule 1 by establishing special hearing and notice
requirements for a hearing to determine the validity of a will or
a trust under AS 13.12.530 and 13.12.535, enacted by section 8
of the Act.
Cross References
(f) CROSS REFERENCE: AS 13.06.050.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Probate R. 1 Rule 1. Title—Scope—Construction—Situations Not Covered by the Rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_PROB_R1.md)
- [Alaska Probate R. 2 Rule 2. Appointment and Authority of Masters](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_PROB_R2.md)
- [Alaska Probate R. 3 Rule 3. Probate Indices](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_PROB_R3.md)
- [Alaska Probate R. 4 Rule 4. Attorneys](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_PROB_R4.md)
- [Alaska Probate R. 4.5 Rule 4.5. Mediation and Other Forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_PROB_R4_5.md)
- [Alaska Probate R. 5 Rule 5. Deposit of Wills for Safekeeping and Acceptance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_PROB_R5.md)
- [Alaska Probate R. 6 Rule 6. Finding of Presumptive Death of Missing Persons](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_PROB_R6.md)
- [Alaska Probate R. 7 Rule 7. Duties and Responsibilities of the Personal Representative](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_PROB_R7.md)
- [Alaska Probate R. 7.1 Rule 7.1. Personal Representative’s Fee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_PROB_R7_1.md)
- [Alaska Probate R. 8 Rule 8. Change of Address and Telephone](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_PROB_R8.md)
- [Alaska Probate R. 9 Rule 9. Special Administrators](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_PROB_R9.md)
- [Alaska Probate R. 9.1 Rule 9.1. Temporary Property Custodians](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_PROB_R9_1.md)
- [Alaska Probate R. 10 Rule 10. Creditor’s Claims](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_PROB_R10.md)
- [Alaska Probate R. 11 Rule 11. Jury Trial](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AK_PROB_R11.md)

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