Alaska Legal Guides

Alaska follows a pure comparative fault system, allowing injured plaintiffs to recover damages even if they are 99% at fault, though their award is reduced by their percentage of fault. The state impo...

Alaska family law is governed by Alaska Statutes Title 25 (Marital and Domestic Relations). Alaska is an equitable distribution state by default but uniquely allows couples to opt into a community pro...

Alaska is unique among states for several reasons in criminal law. It was one of the first states to decriminalize marijuana possession (1975) and voters legalized recreational marijuana in 2014. Alas...

Alaska offers some of the most favorable estate planning laws in the nation, particularly for trusts. While Alaska is technically a separate property (common law) state, it uniquely allows married cou...

Alaska stands out as one of the most tax-friendly states in the nation for businesses, imposing no state-level personal income tax and no state sales tax. However, Alaska does levy a graduated corpora...

Alaska real estate law presents unique challenges shaped by the state's vast geography, federal land holdings, and distinctive ownership patterns. Approximately 60% of Alaska's land is federally owned...