Guam § 1203 - Money Held in Certain Trust Funds Not to Escheat.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 1203 — Money Held in Certain Trust Funds Not to Escheat., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1203. Money Held in Certain Trust Funds Not to Escheat.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a benefit consisting of
moneys or other property distributable from a trust established under a
plan providing health and welfare, pension, vacation, severance,
retirement benefit, death benefit, unemployment insurance or similar
benefits shall not pass or escheat to the Government of Guam, but shall
go to the trust or fund from which distributable. If, however, such plan
has terminated and the trust or fund has been distributed to the
beneficiaries thereof prior to distribution of such benefit from the
decedent's estate, such benefit shall pass and escheat to the Government
of Guam as provided in Section 1201 of this Title.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 1203
What does Guam Code Annotated § 1203 cover?
Section 1203 ("Money Held in Certain Trust Funds Not to Escheat.") 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 § 1203?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 1203 apply to my situation?
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