IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF ALASKA

	ORDER NO. 1270

					Amending Probate Rules 2, 7, and 15.1 to correct citations to the Probate Code.

IT IS ORDERED:

	1.	Paragraph (b) of Probate Rule 2 is amended to read:

			(b)	Authority, Order of Reference. 

			1.	An order of reference specifying the extent of the master's authority and the type of appointment must be entered in every case assigned to a master. The order of reference must be served on all parties.

			2.	The following proceedings may be referred to a master:

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			E.	a master's authorization of emergency life-saving procedures pursuant to AS 13.26.140(f) is effective pending superior court review.

	2.	Paragraph (f) of Probate Rule 7 is amended to read:

			(f)	pay homestead, exempt property and family allowances as required by AS 13.12.401   13.12.405, costs of administration and other claims as required by AS 13.16.470, and distribute the assets of the estate; and

	3.	The Committee Notes following Probate Rule 15.1 are amended to read:

		*Committee Notes: 

			If the minor's assets are above those necessary for maintenance of the minor, the testamentary guardian has a duty to open a conservatorship under AS 13.26.165   13.26.320.

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DATED:          May 15, 1997       

EFFECTIVE DATE:   July 15, 1997    



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					Chief Justice Compton


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					Justice Matthews


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					Justice Eastaugh


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					Justice Fabe
	

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					Justice Bryner