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Alaska Statutes.
Title 13. Estates, Guardianships, Transfers, Trusts.
Chapter 16. Probate of Wills and Administration
Section 545. Right of Retainer.
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AS 13.16.545. Right of Retainer.

The amount of a noncontingent indebtedness of a successor to the estate if due, or its present value if not due, shall be offset against the successor's interest; but the successor has the benefit of any defense which would be available to the successor in a direct proceeding for recovery of the debt.

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