In this chapter, (1) 'local administration' means administration by a personal representative appointed in this state under appointment proceedings described in AS 13.16; (2) 'local personal representative' includes any personal representative appointed in this state under appointment proceedings described in AS 13.16 and excludes foreign personal representatives who acquire the power of a local personal representative under AS 13.21.035; (3) 'resident creditor' means a person domiciled in, or doing business in this state, who is, or could be, a claimant against an estate of a nonresident decedent.
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