(a) The meaning and legal effect of a governing instrument is determined by the local law of the state selected in the governing instrument, unless the application of that law is contrary to the provisions relating to the elective share described in Alaska Stat. § 13.12.20113.12.214, the provisions relating to exempt property and allowances described in Alaska Stat. § 13.12.40113.12.405, or other public policy of this state otherwise applicable to the disposition.

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Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 13.12.703

  • property: includes real and personal property. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
  • state: means the State of Alaska unless applied to the different parts of the United States and in the latter case it includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
(b) The provisions of (a) of this section are subject to Alaska Stat. § 13.06.068.