Guam § 3380 - Revocation by Instrument Authorized; Revocation by Act not Permitted.

Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 3380 — Revocation by Instrument Authorized; Revocation by Act not Permitted., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3380. Revocation by Instrument Authorized; Revocation by Act not Permitted.

(a) Subject to § 3380(b), an instrument is effective to revoke a recorded transfer on death deed, or any

part of it, only if the instrument is:

(1) A subsequently recorded or filed transfer on death deed that revokes all or a part of the

recorded or filed transfer on death deed either expressly or because of inconsistency;

(2) An instrument of revocation that expressly revokes all or a part of the recorded or filed transfer

on death deed; or

(3) An inter vivos deed that expressly revokes all or a part of the transfer on death deed.

(b) If a transfer on death deed is executed by more than one transferor:

(1) Revocation by one transferor does not affect the deed as to the interest of another transferor;

and

(2) A deed executed by joint owners is revoked only if it is revoked by all living joint owners.

(c) After a transfer on death deed is recorded or filed, as applicable, it may not be revoked by a

revocatory act on the deed. For purposes of this Subsection, “revocatory act” includes burning, tearing,

canceling, obliterating, or destroying the transfer on death deed or any part of it.

(d) This Section shall not limit the effect of an inter vivos transfer of the subject property.

Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 3380

What does Guam Code Annotated § 3380 cover?

Section 3380 ("Revocation by Instrument Authorized; Revocation by Act not Permitted.") 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 § 3380?

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Is this the official text of Guam law?

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How does Guam § 3380 apply to my situation?

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