Guam § 1105 - Election of Surviving Spouse to Take Under or Against Will,
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 1105 — Election of Surviving Spouse to Take Under or Against Will,, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1105. Election of Surviving Spouse to Take Under or Against Will,
Requasi-Community Property.
Whenever a decedent has made provision by a valid will for his
surviving spouse and such surviving spouse also has a right under
Section 1103 of this Title to take property of such decedent against the
will, such surviving spouse shall be required to elect whether to take
under the will or to take against the will unless it appears by the will that
the testator intended that such surviving spouse might take both under
the will and against it.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 1105
What does Guam Code Annotated § 1105 cover?
Section 1105 ("Election of Surviving Spouse to Take Under or Against Will,") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 1105?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 1105" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 1105 apply to my situation?
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