Tracy Hester, Appellant v. Aurora Landau; Showboat Show Club Anchorage, LLC; Terry Maurice Stahlman; and Estate Of…

Summary

The Alaska Supreme Court affirmed the superior court’s denial of Tracy Hester’s motion for relief from judgment, holding that a sole beneficiary who is not the estate’s personal representative lacks authority to act on the estate’s behalf. The decision rests on a plain‑text reading of Alaska’s probate code, which reserves all representative powers for the court‑appointed personal representative. Justice Winfree’s concurring opinion noted unresolved service‑of‑process questions.