Guam Code > Title 15 > Chapter 37 – Appointment of Guardians for Minors
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Other versions
| § 3701 | Power of Court to Appoint |
| § 3702 | Notice to Persons Having Custody |
| § 3703 | Order for Temporary Custody; Warrant |
Terms Used In Guam Code > Title 15 > Chapter 37 - Appointment of Guardians for Minors
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Probate: Proving a will