Technically, “probate” refers to getting permission to carry out the wishes within someone’s will, explained Which?, “though the term also applies to the whole process of settling someone ...

If a person dies with probate property, then a probate estate is “opened.” This process begins with filing the will, death certificate and Petition for Estate Administration at the Probate Court.

Probate is initiated by filing a petition with the court. If the estate is valued under $50,000 or consists solely of personal property (up to $100,000 in motor vehicles), Alaska allows for a ...