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Terms Used In 15 Guam Code Ann. § 3803

  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • 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.
  • Probate: Proving a will
, upon the hearing, it appears to the court that the person in question is insane or incompetent, the court must appoint a guardian of his person and estate or person or estate. In awarding letters of guardianship, the court shall give preference to such person as may have been designated by will or deed, unless good cause to the contrary is shown.

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15 Guam Code Ann. ESTATES AND PROBATE
CH. 38 APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIANS FOR INSANE OR INCOMPETENT PERSONS

SOURCE: Probate Code of Guam (1970), § 1462.

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