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Wills · Trusts · Probate · Property
Wills, trusts, probate, and property planning for Alaska families.
Your Legacy, Protected
What you leave behind should go to the people you love — not lost to court fees, taxes, or family conflict. The estate planning attorneys at BFQ Law help Anchorage families and individuals across Alaska build wills, set up trusts, and navigate probate with clarity and care. Whether you’re planning ahead or managing a loved one’s estate, we make the process simple and thorough.
Full-Service Estate Law
Whether you need a simple will, a layered trust, or help administering an estate, our Alaska will lawyers and trust attorneys cover the full plan.
The foundation of most estate plans. We advise on Alaska-compliant wills that name guardians, executors, and beneficiaries, working from your specific facts and family circumstances.
Avoid probate, protect privacy, and control how and when your assets pass to heirs. Our trust attorneys match the tool to your goals.
Financial and general POAs so someone you trust can act on your behalf if you are unable to — without a court proceeding.
Living wills and healthcare proxies that document your wishes for medical care and spare your family the hardest decisions.
Deeds, transfer-on-death designations, and coordination of Alaska real estate with the rest of your plan.
Full representation for executors and heirs navigating Alaska probate — from filing the petition to final distribution.
Pick the Right Tool
Most Alaskans need a will. Many benefit from a trust. Here is how they differ at a glance.
A legal document that takes effect at death and directs how your assets pass to your heirs.
A legal arrangement that holds assets for beneficiaries, typically managed by a trustee you choose.
Not sure which fits your situation? We will walk through the pros and cons in your free consultation — no pressure and no one-size-fits-all advice.
For Executors & Heirs
Alaska probate is usually handled in Superior Court under Title 13 of the Alaska Statutes. Here is the path a typical estate follows — and where a probate lawyer in Anchorage can save time, cost, and conflict.
We prepare the petition for probate, lodge the original will, and request appointment of the personal representative.
Alaska law requires formal notice to beneficiaries and published notice to creditors, who have a limited window to make claims.
Real property, financial accounts, personal effects, and business interests are identified, appraised, and documented.
Valid creditor claims, final income taxes, and administration expenses are resolved from estate assets before distribution.
Remaining assets pass under the will (or Alaska intestacy rules if there is no will), and the court formally closes the estate.
Real Property
Your home, land, and rental property are often the most valuable — and most complicated — pieces of your estate. Without planning, Alaska real estate can get tangled in probate for months, or pass to heirs in ways that force a sale.
Our property lawyers and estate attorneys work together on deeds, joint ownership, transfer-on-death designations, and trust-owned real estate so the property passes the way you want it to.
Why BFQ Law
Comprehensive estate planning: wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives
Probate representation for Alaska executors and families
Property and real estate integration into your estate plan
Clear, honest advice — no legal jargon, no surprises
Licensed in Alaska with a local Anchorage office
A free consultation is the easiest first step. We will listen to your goals, flag the risks in your current setup, and outline a clear plan — whether that is a simple will or a full trust-based strategy.
Free Consultation · Anchorage Office · Alaska-Licensed
Free initial consultation; representation begins only after attorney review and conflict check. Estate planning documents should be prepared based on your specific facts and Alaska law in effect at the time of drafting.
The information contained in this website is provided for informational purposes only and does not contain legal advice, legal opinions, or any other form of advice regarding any specific facts or circumstances. Communication of information through this website (1) does not create or constitute an attorney-client relationship, (2) is not intended as a solicitation to create an attorney-client relationship to provide legal services as to any particular matter, and (3) is not intended to convey or constitute legal advice, or to provide a substitute for obtaining legal advice from a qualified attorney. Estate planning documents should be prepared based on your specific facts and Alaska law in effect at the time of drafting. The Law Offices of Blake Fulton Quackenbush does not seek to represent anyone based solely upon a visit to this website or based upon advertising.