Estate Planning & Probate in City and Borough of Juneau, Alaska
City and Borough of Juneau estate questions split two ways—planning so your family skips probate, or settling an estate that is already in it. Pick the path that fits, then work from the local Superior Court details.
Someone died — settling an estate
Filing probate at the Superior Court, what it costs, transferring property, and local attorneys.
What to do when someone dies in City and Borough of Juneau→Planning ahead as a property owner
Keep a City and Borough of Juneau home out of probate with a transfer-on-death deed or a living trust.
Estate planning in City and Borough of Juneau→The Probate Process in City and Borough of Juneau
Probate is the court-supervised process of settling someone's estate after they die — validating the will, paying debts and taxes, and transferring what's left to the heirs. In City and Borough of Juneau, probate runs through the Superior Court at 123 4th Street, Juneau. The court sits in the 1st Judicial District.
Full City and Borough of Juneauprobate guide: cost, how to file & attorneys →Probate Court Record
Superior Court
City and Borough of Juneau · 1st Judicial District
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Recording Deeds & Property Documents
Recording Office Record
DNR District Recorder
Juneau Recording District
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E-recording
$20 for the first page plus $5 for each additional page; TOD deeds are generally transfer-tax exempt.
Full recording details →Verified July 13, 2026 · Source
Frequently Asked Questions
The Superior Court for City and Borough of Juneau is located in Juneau, Alaska. Full address, phone, hours, and e-filing details are listed on this page.
Yes. E-filing is available but optional in City and Borough of Juneau. Many families filing without an attorney prefer paper filing at the Superior Court; both are accepted.
No. Alaska allows estates under $150,000 to use a Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property and skip formal probate. The waiting period is 30 days after death. Use the Alaska probate decision tool to see if the estate qualifies.
When there is no will, Alaska's intestate succession rules decide who inherits. Spouses, children, and parents are prioritized in that order. The City and Borough of Juneau probate court applies the state rules without variation. See who inherits in Alaska for the exact order.
A revocable living trust is the cleanest way for most families to skip probate entirely. Assets titled to the trust pass to beneficiaries without court involvement, filing fees, or the City and Borough of Juneau probate docket. Create a revocable trust online to avoid putting your family through this process later.
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