Guam § 2609 - Testator's Claims Against Executor; Bequest to Executor;
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 2609 — Testator's Claims Against Executor; Bequest to Executor;, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2609. Testator's Claims Against Executor; Bequest to Executor;
Nature and Effect.
The discharge or bequest in a will of any debt or demand of the
testator against the executor or any other person is not valid against the
creditors of the decedent, but is a specific bequest of the debt or demand.
It must be included in the inventory referred to in Section 2603 of this
Title and, if necessary, applied in the payment of the debts. If not
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necessary for that purpose, it must be paid in the same manner and
proportion as other specific legacies.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 2609
What does Guam Code Annotated § 2609 cover?
Section 2609 ("Testator's Claims Against Executor; Bequest to Executor;") 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 § 2609?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 2609 apply to my situation?
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