Guam § 3017 - Final Distribution: Death of Heir, Devisee or Legatee Before
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 3017 — Final Distribution: Death of Heir, Devisee or Legatee Before, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3017. Final Distribution: Death of Heir, Devisee or Legatee Before
Distribution.
If an heir, devisee or legatee dies before the distribution to him of
his share of the estate, such share may be distributed to the personal
representative of his estate for the purposes of administration thereon, or
to the estate of such decedent for the purposes of administration therein,
with the same effect as if it had been distributed to him while living.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 3017
What does Guam Code Annotated § 3017 cover?
Section 3017 ("Final Distribution: Death of Heir, Devisee or Legatee Before") 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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