American Samoa § 40.0336 - Order directing transfer of property.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 40.0336 — Order directing transfer of property., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40.0336. Order directing transfer of property.
Upon the filing of such petition, if it appears to the Court that the ends of justice will be served, the Court may issue an order, either without notice or after such notice as it deems proper, directing the transfer of the personal property to the petitioner, or to such other person as the Court deems proper, directing that the transferee pay, as far as the assets of the estate permit, the debts of the decedent, and then distribute the balance, if any, to the person or persons entitled thereto.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 40.0336
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 40.0336 cover?
Section 40.0336 ("Order directing transfer of property.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. 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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