Guam § 2569 - Statute of Frauds; Personal Representative's Promise to
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 2569 — Statute of Frauds; Personal Representative's Promise to, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2569. Statute of Frauds; Personal Representative's Promise to
Answer in Damages or Pay Debts of Decedent.
No personal representative is chargeable upon any special promise
to answer in damages or to pay the debts of the decedent out of the
personal representative's own estate, unless the agreement for that
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purpose, or some memorandum or note thereof, is in writing signed by
such personal representative, or by some other person by such personal
representative thereunto specifically authorized in writing.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 2569
What does Guam Code Annotated § 2569 cover?
Section 2569 ("Statute of Frauds; Personal Representative's Promise to") 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 § 2569?
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