Guam § 913 - Distribution Where Decedent Leaves Neither Surviving

Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 913 — Distribution Where Decedent Leaves Neither Surviving, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 913. Distribution Where Decedent Leaves Neither Surviving

Spouse, Issue Nor Immediate Family.

If the decedent leaves neither issue, spouse, parent, brother, sister,

nor descendant of a deceased brother or sister, the decedent's separate

estate goes to the decedent's next of kin in equal degree, excepting that,

when there are two or more collateral kindred in equal degree, but

claiming through different ancestors, those who claim through the

nearest ancestor to the decedent must be preferred to those claiming

through an ancestor more remote from the decedent.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 913

What does Guam Code Annotated § 913 cover?

Section 913 ("Distribution Where Decedent Leaves Neither Surviving") 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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