Guam § 821 - Effect of Devise Upon Bona Fide Purchaser or Encumbrancer
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 821 — Effect of Devise Upon Bona Fide Purchaser or Encumbrancer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 821. Effect of Devise Upon Bona Fide Purchaser or Encumbrancer
of Real Property From Heir.
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CH. 8 SUCCESSION & SECURITIES TRANSFER
The rights of a purchaser of encumbrancer of real property, in good
faith and for value, derived from any person claiming the same by
succession, are not impaired by any devise made by the decedent from
whom succession is claimed, unless within four (4) years after the
devisor's death the instrument containing such devise is duly proved as a
will, or written notice of such devise is recorded with the Department of
Land Management of the Government of Guam. This Section does not
limit the finality of any decree of distribution in the estate of the
decedent.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 821
What does Guam Code Annotated § 821 cover?
Section 821 ("Effect of Devise Upon Bona Fide Purchaser or Encumbrancer") 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 § 821?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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