Guam § 2515 - Debts of Surviving Spouse; Liability of Community
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 2515 — Debts of Surviving Spouse; Liability of Community, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2515. Debts of Surviving Spouse; Liability of Community
Property; Claims; Contents.
If any community property is administered in the estate, the
surviving spouse or the personal representative or guardian of the estate
of the surviving spouse may file a claim against the estate for the
payment of the debts of the surviving spouse for which the community
property is liable. Such claim must be filed prior to the filing of a petition
for final distribution. It shall include a statement whether the debts
remain unpaid or have been paid by the surviving spouse. It shall also
include an inventory of the separate property of the surviving spouse and
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any community property not 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 § 2515
What does Guam Code Annotated § 2515 cover?
Section 2515 ("Debts of Surviving Spouse; Liability of Community") 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 § 2515?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 2515 apply to my situation?
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