Alaska Acceptance of Duties by Personal Representative and Letters Testamentary by Court is the procedure by which individuals appointed to serve as a personal representative of a decedent's estate in Alaska are legally authorized to perform their tasks. This process involves two documents: an Acceptance of Duties by Personal Representative and Letters Testamentary by Court. The Acceptance of Duties document states the responsibilities of the personal representative, including the duty to pay debts and distribute assets, while the Letters Testamentary document is an official court document that grants the personal representative probate authority. There are two types of Acceptance of Duties documents: the standard version and the limited version. The standard version is used for estates in which the personal representative is responsible for managing all the estate's assets, while the limited version is used for estates in which the personal representative is only responsible for a limited set of duties. The Letters Testamentary document is issued by the court after the personal representative has filed a petition stating that they are willing and able to serve in that role. This document grants the personal representative the legal authority to act on behalf of the estate and outlines the duties that the personal representative must carry out. The Acceptance of Duties by Personal Representative and Letters Testamentary by Court process is an important part of the probate process in Alaska. It ensures that the personal representative has the legal authority to manage the estate and carry out the duties of their position.