Guam § 860 - Nontestamentary Transfer on Death.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 860 — Nontestamentary Transfer on Death., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 860. Nontestamentary Transfer on Death.
(a) A transfer on death resulting from a registration in beneficiary
form is effective by reason of the contract regarding the registration
between the owner and the registering entity and this Chapter, and is not
testamentary.
(b) This Chapter does not limit the rights of creditors of security
owners against beneficiaries and other transferees under other laws of
Guam.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 860
What does Guam Code Annotated § 860 cover?
Section 860 ("Nontestamentary Transfer on Death.") 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 § 860?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 860" (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 § 860 apply to my situation?
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