Alaska Advance Healthcare Directive
How to execute a valid advance healthcare directive in Alaska under AS 13.52, including witness restrictions, agent authority, and when the directive takes effect.
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All articles about Alaska Adult Guardianship & Alternatives Guide (Turning 18).
ANCSA Stock and Alaska Guardianship: Managing Native Corporation Shares for a Disabled Adult
How guardianship and conservatorship in Alaska interact with ANCSA Native corporation stock. Covers stock restrictions, settlement trusts, and custodial alternatives for disabled shareholders.
Changing Guardianship in Alaska: How to Modify or Terminate a Court Order
How to modify, reduce, or terminate a guardianship in Alaska using Form PG-190. Covers grounds for change, the three-year visitor review, and restoring the ward's rights.
Alaska Conservatorship vs Guardianship
How conservatorship and guardianship differ in Alaska — guardians manage personal care while conservators manage finances, and the court can appoint both or just one.
Alaska Durable Power of Attorney
How to create a valid durable power of attorney in Alaska, including the mandatory durability language, notarization requirements, and springing POA options under AS 13.26.
Alaska Emergency Guardianship: Temporary Orders for Disabled Adults
What to consider when an urgent situation may require guardianship in Alaska. Covers the standard process, less-restrictive alternatives, and planning for changes in caregiver availability.
Alaska Guardianship Annual Report
How to complete the PG-210 guardianship annual report in Alaska, including deadlines, required attachments, and what happens if you file late.
How Much Does Guardianship Cost in Alaska
Complete breakdown of Alaska guardianship costs — the $150 filing fee, attorney fees, the TF-920 fee waiver process, and which services the state covers for free.
Alaska Guardianship Court Visitor: What to Expect From the Evaluation
What an Alaska court visitor does in guardianship proceedings, how the interview works, who pays for it, and how the visitor's report shapes the court's decision.
Alaska Guardianship Forms
Complete directory of Alaska guardianship forms including the PG-500 petition packet, PG-100, PG-210 annual report, TF-920 fee waiver, and where to download each one.
Alaska Guardianship Guide vs Hiring a Disability Attorney
Comparing a self-directed Alaska guardianship guide against hiring a disability attorney — cost, depth, and when each makes sense for families at the turning-18 transition.
Alaska Guardianship for Autism, Down Syndrome, and Other Developmental Disabilities
Whether your adult child with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, or another developmental disability needs guardianship in Alaska — and which less restrictive alternatives to consider first.
Transferring Guardianship to Alaska or Out of State Under the UAGPPJA
How to transfer an existing guardianship to or from Alaska under the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act. Covers filing, registration, and the transfer process.
Alaska Guardianship and Voting Rights: Can a Ward Still Vote?
Whether an Alaska guardianship removes voting rights, when a court can restrict them, and how wards and families can protect the right to vote after a guardianship appointment.
Alaska Guardianship Ward Rights: What Legal Rights Are Retained
What rights a ward retains under Alaska guardianship, including the least restrictive alternative principle under AS 13.26.090. Covers voting, privacy, counsel, and petition for review.
Alaska Guardianship When Child Turns 18
What happens to parental rights in Alaska when a child with a disability turns 18, and how to prepare legal decision-making authority before the birthday.
Alaska IEP Rights Transfer Age 18
What happens to IEP decision-making when an Alaska student turns 18, how the IDEA transfer of rights works, and how parents can stay involved without guardianship.
Alaska Limited Guardianship Adult Disability
How limited guardianship works in Alaska under AS 13.26.090, including what rights the ward keeps, how to petition for partial authority, and when limited is preferred over full.
Alaska Notarization Requirements for Guardianship and POA Documents
Which Alaska guardianship, power of attorney, and SDMA documents require notarization, which accept witnesses instead, and how to get documents notarized in rural Alaska.
Alaska Power of Attorney for a Disabled Adult Child: What Parents Need to Know
How to set up a durable power of attorney for a disabled adult child in Alaska. Covers financial POA, medical POA, capacity requirements, and when guardianship is necessary instead.
Alaska Remote Guardianship Hearing: How to Attend Court From a Rural Community
How to participate in an Alaska guardianship hearing remotely via video or phone. Covers electronic filing rules, rural court access, and what to expect from traveling judicial dockets.
Alaska Representative Payee vs Guardian: Which Does Your Adult Child Need?
Compare SSA representative payee and court-appointed guardian in Alaska. Learn which one manages SSI benefits, when you need both, and how to avoid unnecessary court proceedings.
Alaska Supported Decision Making Agreement
How supported decision-making agreements work in Alaska under AS 13.56, including who qualifies, execution requirements, supporter duties, and third-party recognition.
Alaska Supported Decision Making vs Guardianship
Side-by-side comparison of supported decision-making agreements and guardianship in Alaska — who keeps decision-making power, cost, court involvement, and when each is appropriate.
Alternatives to Full Guardianship for an Autistic Adult in Alaska
Alaska offers several legal alternatives to full guardianship for autistic adults turning 18 — from supported decision-making to limited guardianship. Here's how to choose.
Best Guardianship Guide for Rural Alaska Families
How to navigate Alaska's guardianship and alternatives process from rural communities — remote filing, Zoom hearings, and the tools that actually work outside Anchorage.
Best Turning-18 Disability Planning Guide for Alaska Parents Starting Late
If your child's 18th birthday is weeks away and you haven't started guardianship or alternatives planning, here's what to prioritize in Alaska and what can wait.
How to File for Guardianship in Alaska
Step-by-step guide to filing an adult guardianship petition in Alaska Superior Court, including the PG-500 packet, filing fees, service requirements, and the 120-day timeline.
How to Prepare for a Guardianship Hearing in Alaska Without a Lawyer
Step-by-step preparation for an uncontested Alaska guardianship hearing as a self-represented petitioner — what to file, what to expect, and how to handle the hearing.