Guam § 2917 - Partition Before Distribution: Division and Allocation of
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§ 2917. Partition Before Distribution: Division and Allocation of
Property; Sale; Acceptance of Undivided Interests.
The Superior Court, at the hearing provided for in Section 2915 of
this Title, shall proceed to take evidence and to partition, allot, and divide
the property so that each party shall receive property of a value
proportionate to his interest in the whole, and for that purpose the
Superior Court may direct the personal representative to sell any property
which cannot be partitioned without great prejudice to the owners and
which cannot conveniently be allotted to any one party. The sale shall be
conducted and confirmed in the same manner as other probate sales. Any
two or more parties may agree to accept undivided interests.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 2917
What does Guam Code Annotated § 2917 cover?
Section 2917 ("Partition Before Distribution: Division and Allocation of") 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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