About Receipt and Release of Property
Receipt and Release of Property is a probate form used during estate settlement in Alaska.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Receipt and Release of Property is published as a PDF by the Alaska courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: public.courts.alaska.gov
Link last checked: August 19, 2026
How to file Receipt and Release of Property in Alaska
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formDouble-check that Receipt and Release of Property is the right form for your situation. Alaska probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Receipt and Release of Property carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Receipt and Release of Property to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Alaska county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).