Guam § 617 - Effect of Disposition to “Heirs,” etc.; Distinction Between
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§ 617. Effect of Disposition to “Heirs,” etc.; Distinction Between
Words of Donation and Words of Limitation.
A testamentary disposition to Aheirs,@ Arelations,@ Arepresentatives,@
Alegal representatives,@ Apersonal representatives,@ Afamily,@ Anearest of
kin@ or Anext of kin@ of any person, without other words of qualification,
and when the terms are used as words of donation and not of limitation,
vests the property in those who would be entitled to succeed to the
property of the testator and in the same shares, as if the testator had died
intestate. Such terms are used as words of donation, and not of limitation,
when the property is given to the person so designated directly, and not
as a qualification of an estate given to the ancestor of such person.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 617
What does Guam Code Annotated § 617 cover?
Section 617 ("Effect of Disposition to “Heirs,” etc.; Distinction Between") 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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