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AK SB104
Bill
AI Summary
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Allows owners of boats and vehicles to obtain "transfer on death" (TOD) titles that automatically transfer ownership to designated beneficiaries (up to two) upon the owner's death, bypassing probate
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Requires owners to submit an application to the Department of Administration with beneficiary names and a fee; joint owners must all sign to obtain, revoke, or change a TOD title
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Owners may revoke or change beneficiaries at any time during their lifetime without consent or notice to beneficiaries; the TOD designation cannot be changed by will
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Beneficiaries must survive the owner by 120 hours and provide proof of death to obtain the new title; transferred property remains subject to existing liens and creditor claims
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Expands the definition of transferable property to include common interest community ownership interests (condos, HOAs) for transfer-on-death deeds; takes effect July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Vehicles/boats: Transfer On Death Title
Death
Last Action
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
3/11/2026