Request To Close Formal Estate And Approve Distribution

There are all sorts of forms executors, beneficiaries, and probate court clerks have to fill out and correspond with during probate and estate settlement, including affidavits, letters, petitions, summons, orders, and notices.

Request To Close Formal Estate And Approve Distribution is a commonly used form within Alaska. Here’s an overview of what the form is and means, including a breakdown of the situations when (or why) you may need to use it:

Applicability: Forms for all formal probate cases

Atticus Fast Facts About Request To Close Formal Estate And Approve Distribution

Sometimes it’s tough to find a quick summary— here’s the important details you should know about Request To Close Formal Estate And Approve Distribution:

• This form pertains to the State of Alaska

Government forms are not typically updated often, though when they are, it often happens rather quietly. While Atticus works hard to keep this information about Alaska’s Form P-360 - Request To Close Formal Estate And Approve Distribution up to date, certain details can change from time-to-time with little or no communication.

Step 1 - Download the correct Alaska form based on the name and ID if applicable

Double check that you have both the correct form name and the correct form ID. Some Alaska probate forms can look remarkably similar, so it’s best to double, even triple-check that you’re using the right one! Keep in mind that not all States have a standardized Form ID system for their probate forms.

Step 2 - Complete the Document

Fill out all relevant fields in Form P-360, take a break, and then review. Probate and estate settlement processes in AK are long enough to begin with, and making a silly error can push your timeline even farther back. No thank you!

Note: If you don’t currently know all of the answers and are accessing Form P-360 online, be sure to avoid closing the browser tab and potentially losing all your progress (or use a platform like Atticus to help avoid making mistakes).

Step 3 - Have Form P-360 witnessed or notarized (if required)

Some States and situations require particular forms to be notarized. If you have been instructed to get the document notarized or see it in writing on the document, then make sure to hire a local notary. There are max notary fees in the United States that are defined and set by local law. Take a look at our full guide to notary fees to make sure you aren’t overpaying or getting ripped off.

Step 4 - Submit Request To Close Formal Estate And Approve Distribution to the relevant office

This is most often the local probate court where the decedent (person who passed away) is domiciled (permanently resides) or the institution involved with this particular form (e.g. a bank). Some offices allow you to submit forms online, other’s don’t, and we while we generally recommend going in-person to expedite the process, sometimes that simply isn’t an option.

It’s also a generally good idea to establish a positive working relationship with any probate clerk (unfortunately there’s enough people & process out there making things more difficult and unnecessarily confusing for them), so a best practice is to simply ask the probate clerk proactively exactly how and where they’d prefer you to submit all forms.

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Different probate forms or processes can require different deadlines or response times for completing the appropriate form.

While some steps in the process are bound to specific deadlines (like petitioning for probate, having to submit an inventory of assets, or filing applicable notices to creditors and beneficiaries), many probate forms or processes are not tied to a specific deadline since the scope of work can vary based on situational factors or requirements involved.

Either way, there are a bunch of practical reasons why personal representatives should work to complete each step as thoroughly and quickly as possible when completing probate in Alaska.

5 reasons you should submit P-360 as quickly as possible:

1. The sooner you begin, the faster Alaska can allow heirs and beneficiaries to get their share of assets subject to probate. Acting promptly can also decrease the costs & overall mental fatigue through an otherwise burdensome process.
   
   Helpful Context: What’s the Difference Between Probate and Non-Probate Assets?

2. In general, creditors of an estate usually have around 3-6 months from the time you file notice to creditors to file any claims for debt against the deceased’s assets. If they don’t, then that debt is forfeited (and more importantly, the executor won’t be held personally responsible). So doing this sooner means you have a better idea of who is owed what and ensures you won’t get a surprise collector months later.

3. Not filing a will within 30 days (on average) could mean that the probate process proceeds according to intestate laws (laws that govern what happens to someone's stuff without a will) or is subject to unnecessary supervision by the probate court. And if you aren't directly related to the deceased (a.k.a. next of kin), this could also mean you lose your inheritance.

4. It’s important to file any necessary state tax returns on behalf of the deceased or estate by the following tax season in Alaska. If you don’t, you could owe penalties and interest. This also includes any necessary federal tax returns such as Forms 1040, 1041, or even a Form 706 estate tax return.

5. If a house in the State of Alaska is left empty (or abandoned) for a while, insurance can get dicey. For example, if the house burns down and no one has been there for a year, an insurance company may get out of paying your claim.

If you’re not using Atticus to get specific forms, deadlines, and timelines for Alaska probate, then try and stay as organized as possible, pay close attention to the dates mentioned in any correspondence you have with the State’s government officials, call the local Alaska probate clerk or court for exact answers regarding Form P-360, and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Request To Close Formal Estate And Approve Distribution is one of the many probate court forms available for download through Atticus.

It may also be available through some Alaska probate court sites, such as . In order to access the latest version, be updated with any revisions, and get full instructions on how to complete each form, check out the Atticus Probate & Estate Settlement software or consider hiring a qualified legal expert locally within Alaska.

While Atticus automatically provides the latest forms, be sure to choose the correct version of Form P-360 - Request To Close Formal Estate And Approve Distribution f using any other site or resource in order to avoid having to re-complete the form process and/or make another trip to the Alaska probate court office.

Request To Close Formal Estate And Approve Distribution is a .pdf, so opening it should be as simple as clicking “View Form” from within the Atticus app or by clicking the appropriate link found on any Alaska-provided government platform. Once you’ve opened the form, you should be able to directly edit the form before saving or printing.

Here’s the text, verbatim, that is found on Alaska Form P-360 - Request To Close Formal Estate And Approve Distribution. You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

Page 1 of 2 AS 13.16.620, AS 13.16.625 P-360 (8/15)(cs) REQUEST TO CLOSE FORMAL ESTATE AND APPROVE DISTRIBUTION IN THE SUPERIOR COURT FOR THE STATE OF ALASKA AT In the Matter of the Estate of: ) ) ) ) ) ) Person Who Died (Decedent) ) Date of Birth: ) ) CASE NO. REQUEST TO CLOSE FORMAL ESTATE AND APPROVE DISTRIBUTION (Petition for Final Settlement and Distribution) 1. Personal Representative. I, , am the personal representative of the estate. 2. Decedent. The decedent died on (date) , which is more than one year ago. 3. Will. The decedent died without a will. The decedent's will was admitted to probate on (date) . 4. Inventory. I filed or served an inventory, including the fair market value of all property of the estate known to me. 5. Administration of Estate. I fully administered the estate by: Publishing notice to creditors of the decedent and filing an affidavit of publication. The time has expired for presenting claims which arose before the decedent’s death. I paid and settled all presented claims. Paying or making plans to pay the estate’s debts, expenses of administration, and estate’s taxes. Filing a final accounting. The estate is ready to be closed. 6. Future Estate Administration. I propose that property remaining after payment of debts, claims, taxes, and expenses be distributed as follows: [The proposed plan of distribution must include a statement of all prior distributions, the property remaining in the hands of the personal representative for distribution, and a schedule describing the proposed distribution of any remaining assets. Probate Rule 12(b).] The proposed distribution is on the Final Accounting and Proposed Distribution (form P-380) which is attached to this petition. Page 2 of 2 AS 13.16.620, AS 13.16.625 P-360 (8/15)(cs) REQUEST TO CLOSE FORMAL ESTATE AND APPROVE DISTRIBUTION . I ask the court to:  Schedule a hearing on the final account and petition for settlement and distribution;  Approve the final accounting;  Authorize distribution of the property of this estate according to the proposed plan of distribution set forth above; and  Enter an order closing the estate. Date Signature of Personal Representative Printed Name Address Line 1 Phone Number Address Line 2 E-mail address Certificate of Service [Notice of this Request and a copy of the accounting must be given to all persons who received something in the estate or had claims against the estate.] I certify that on a copy of this Request was mailed hand delivered to [list everyone served and attach extra pages if necessary]: Your signature: