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A.S.C.A. § 40.0401 Power to appoint guardians
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The age of majority of males and females in American Samoa is 18 years. The Trial Division of the High Court, when it appears necessary or convenient, may appoint a guardian of the person and estate, or either, of a minor or of a person who is for any cause mentally or physically…
A.S.C.A. § 40.0402 Jurisdiction
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(a) Guardianship proceedings shall be administered in the Trial Division of the High Court, which shall have exclusive jurisdiction over guardianships. (b) The Trial Division of the High Court shall have jurisdiction over guardianships when the ward is domiciled in or owns proper…
A.S.C.A. § 40.0403 Qualifications of guardians
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No letters of guardianship may be issued to any person who has not reached the age of 21 years, any person who is not a resident of American Samoa, or any person who is mentally incompetent to execute the duties of such trust. History: 1962, PL 7-21.
A.S.C.A. § 40.0404 Oath and bond
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Before any person shall assume the duties of guardian, he shall take an oath before the Trial Division of the High Court that he will faithfully and honestly discharge the duties of his trust, and shall give a bond in such amount as shall be required by the Trial Division of the …
