# Alaska Stat. § 13.26.121: Testamentary appointment of guardian of minor

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.26_S13.26.121

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 13.26.121
- **Heading:** Testamentary appointment of guardian of minor
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13.26 / Section 13.26.121

## Text

The parent of a minor may appoint by will a guardian of an unmarried minor. Subject to the right of the minor under AS 13.26.126 , a testamentary appointment becomes effective upon filing the guardian's acceptance in the court in which the will is probated, if before acceptance, both parents are dead or the surviving parent is adjudged incapacitated. If both parents are dead, an effective appointment by the parent who died later has priority. This state recognizes a testamentary appointment effected by filing the guardian's acceptance under a will probated in another state which is the testator's domicile. Upon acceptance of appointment, written notice of acceptance must be given by the guardian to the minor and to the person having care of the minor, or to the minor's nearest adult relation.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 13.26.001 Adoption of standards of practice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.26_S13.26.001.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.26.005 Definitions and use of terms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.26_S13.26.005.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.26.010 Jurisdiction of subject matter; consolidation of proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.26_S13.26.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.26.021 Court records of proceedings; access; sealing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.26_S13.26.021.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.26.031 Facility of payment or delivery.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.26_S13.26.031.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.26.041 Appointment of a guardian ad litem.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.26_S13.26.041.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.26.051 Delegation of powers over incapacitated adult by parent or guardian.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.26_S13.26.051.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.26.066 Delegation of powers over minor child.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.26_S13.26.066.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.26.101 Status of guardian of minor; general.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.26_S13.26.101.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.26.121 Testamentary appointment of guardian of minor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.26_S13.26.121.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.26.126 Objection by minor of 14 or older to testamentary appointment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.26_S13.26.126.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.26.132 Court appointment of guardian of minor; conditions for appointment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.26_S13.26.132.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.26.137 Venue for proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.26_S13.26.137.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.26.143 Court appointment of guardian of minor; qualifications; priority of minor's nominee and adult family member.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.26_S13.26.143.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.26_S13.26.121. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.