Guam § 3103 - Estates Under Fifty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($52,500); Surviving Spouse’s

Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 3103 — Estates Under Fifty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($52,500); Surviving Spouse’s, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3103. Estates Under Fifty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($52,500); Surviving Spouse’s

Right to Three Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($3,750) from Deposits in Savings Institutions.

Whether a person dies testate or intestate, and irrespective of the character of his property, if the value

of the estate does not exceed Fifty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($52,500), the decedent’s

surviving spouse, if entitled by succession or by the last will and testament of the decedent to any money

of the decedent on deposit in any bank, savings and loan association, credit union or other savings institution

licensed to do business in Guam, may collect such money, not to exceed the total sum of Three Thousand

Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($3,750), without procuring letters testamentary, letters of administration with

the will annexed or letters of administration, and without awaiting administration upon the estate of an

intestate decedent or the probate of the will of a testate decedent, upon furnishing the bank, savings and

loan association, credit union or other savings institution with an affidavit showing the right of the affiant

to receive such money.

Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 3103

What does Guam Code Annotated § 3103 cover?

Section 3103 ("Estates Under Fifty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($52,500); Surviving Spouse’s") 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 § 3103?

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Is this the official text of Guam law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Guam official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Guam attorney.

How does Guam § 3103 apply to my situation?

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