# Alaska Stat. § 13.46.040: Transfer authorized by will or trust

> Alaska · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.46_S13.46.040

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 13.46.040
- **Heading:** Transfer authorized by will or trust
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 13 / Chapter 13.46 / Section 13.46.040

## Text

(a) A personal representative or trustee may make an irrevocable transfer under AS 13.46.080 to a custodian for the benefit of a minor as authorized in the governing will or trust.

(b) If the testator or settlor has nominated a custodian under AS 13.46.020 to receive the custodial property, the transfer must be made to that person.

(c) If the testator or settlor has not nominated a custodian under AS 13.46.020 , or all persons so nominated as custodian die before the transfer or are unable, decline, or are ineligible to serve, the personal representative or the trustee, as the case may be, shall designate the custodian from among those eligible to serve as custodian for property of that kind under AS 13.46.080 (a).

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 13.46.010 Scope and jurisdiction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.46_S13.46.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.46.020 Nomination of custodian.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.46_S13.46.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.46.030 Transfer by gift or exercise of power of appointment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.46_S13.46.030.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.46.040 Transfer authorized by will or trust.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.46_S13.46.040.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.46.050 Other transfer by fiduciary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.46_S13.46.050.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.46.060 Transfer by obligor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.46_S13.46.060.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.46.070 Receipt for custodial property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.46_S13.46.070.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.46.080 Manner of creating custodial property and effecting transfer; designation of initial custodian; control.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.46_S13.46.080.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.46.085 Native corporations; custodians.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.46_S13.46.085.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.46.090 Single custodianship.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.46_S13.46.090.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.46.100 Validity and effect of transfer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.46_S13.46.100.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.46.110 Care of custodial property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.46_S13.46.110.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.46.120 Powers of custodian.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.46_S13.46.120.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 13.46.130 Use of custodial property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T13_C13.46_S13.46.130.md)

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