Guam § 2513 - Debts of Deceased Spouse; Claims by Surviving Spouse,

Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 2513 — Debts of Deceased Spouse; Claims by Surviving Spouse,, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 2513. Debts of Deceased Spouse; Claims by Surviving Spouse,

Representative, Guardian, etc.; Time; Contents.

A claim may be filed by the surviving spouse, or by the personal

representative or guardian of the estate of the surviving spouse, for the

payment of the debts of the deceased spouse described in Section 1009 of

this Title. Such claim must be filed prior to the filing of a petition for

final distribution. It shall set forth the reason why the debts are not barred

by subsection (b) of Section 1009 of this Title and a statement whether

the debts remain unpaid or have been paid by the surviving spouse. If the

surviving spouse is personally liable for the debts, the claim shall also

include an inventory of the separate property of the surviving spouse and

any community property administered in the estate and a statement of the

value of the property less the amount of the liens and encumbrances upon

the property as of the date of death of the deceased spouse. The statement

may identify any property which is exempt from execution.

Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 2513

What does Guam Code Annotated § 2513 cover?

Section 2513 ("Debts of Deceased Spouse; Claims by Surviving Spouse,") 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.

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