Alaska Request to Start Formal Probate and Appoint a Personal Representative When There is a Will is a legal document used to initiate the probate process when there is a valid will. It is submitted to the court and requests the court to appoint a personal representative to administer the deceased person's estate according to the will's provisions. Types of Alaska Request to Start Formal Probate and Appoint a Personal Representative When There is a Will include Petition for Formal Probate of Will and Appointment of Personal Representative, Petition for Formal Probate of Will and Appointment of Administrator, and Petition for Formal Probate of Will and Appointment of Successor Personal Representative. This document must be completed in accordance with the local court rules and requirements. It must include details of the deceased's estate, including the name of the personal representative, the date of the deceased's death, a description of the assets and liabilities, and any other relevant information. The form must be filed with the court and signed by the personal representative and the necessary witnesses.