Title 15 — Estates and Probate
51 chapters · 695 sections in this title.
15 GCA § 4001 Oath and Bond
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Before the order appointing a guardian takes effect, and before letters issue, the person appointed must take an oath, which must be attached to or endorsed upon his letters, that he will perform the duties of his office as such guardian according to law, and, except as otherwise…
15 GCA § 4002 Issue of Letters
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Upon filing the bond, duly approved, letters of guardianship shall issue to the person appointed, substantially in the same form as letters of administration. SOURCE: Probate Code of Guam (1970), § 1481.
15 GCA § 4003 Additional Bond and Real Property Dealings
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COL120106 Before any sale of real property is confirmed or any mortgage is authorized by which money is to be raised, the guardian must furnish such additional bond to the ward as shall be required by the court, with two or more persons or an authorized surety as surety, to be ap…
15 GCA § 4004 New Bond and Discharge of Sureties
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The court may require a new bond to be given by a guardian when- ever it deems it necessary; and when it appears that no injury can result therefrom to those interested in the estate, it may discharge the existing sureties from further liability, after such notice given as the co…
15 GCA § 4005 Powers and Duties of Testamentary Guardian
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Every testamentary guardian must qualify and has the same powers and must perform the same duties with regard to the person and estate of his ward as guardians appointed by the court, except so far as his powers and duties are legally modified, enlarged or changed by the will by …
15 GCA § 4006 Bond
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A testamentary guardian need not give bond unless required by the court from which the letters issue. SOURCE: Probate Code of Guam (1970), § 1485.
15 GCA § 4007 Filing and Remedy on Bond
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Every bond given by a guardian must be filed and preserved in the office of the clerk of the court, and in case of a breach of a condition thereof, may be sued upon for the use and benefit of the ward, or of any person interested in the estate. SOURCE: Probate Code of Guam (1970)…
15 GCA § 4008 Limitations on Action on Bond
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COL120106 No action may be maintained against the sureties on a bond given by a guardian unless commenced within three (3) years from the discharge or removal of the guardian; but if at the time of such discharge the person entitled to bring the action is under any legal disabili…