Guam § 1709 - Executor Who Removes From Guam: Automatic
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 1709 — Executor Who Removes From Guam: Automatic, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1709. Executor Who Removes From Guam: Automatic
Appointment of Attorney for Service of Process.
(a) Removal from and residence without Guam by an executor who
was formerly a resident, is equivalent to and shall constitute an
appointment by such executor of his Guam attorney of record to be his
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true and lawful attorney, upon whom may be served all lawful processes
and notices of motion in any action or proceeding against such executor
with respect to the estate or founded upon or arising out of his acts or
omissions as such executor; provided, that if such executor has no Guam
attorney of record, the provisions of subsection (b) of this Section shall
apply in lieu of the provisions of this subsection.
(b) Removal from and residence without Guam by an executor
who was formerly a resident, and who has no Guam attorney of record, is
equivalent to and shall constitute an appointment by such executor of the
Attorney General of Guam to be his true and lawful attorney, upon whom
may be served all lawful processes and notices of motion in any action or
proceeding against such executor with respect to the estate or founded
upon or arising out of his acts or omissions as such executor.
(c) The appointments referred to in subsections (a) and (b) of this
Section shall be irrevocable for so long as such executor resides without
Guam, and shall be binding upon the personal representative of such
executor.
(d) As used in this Section, AGuam attorney of record@ means an
attorney at law, duly admitted to the practice of law in Guam, who has
entered an appearance on behalf of the executor in the matter of the
estate of a decedent or otherwise manifested to the satisfaction of the
Superior Court of Guam that he represents the executor in such a matter.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 1709
What does Guam Code Annotated § 1709 cover?
Section 1709 ("Executor Who Removes From Guam: Automatic") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. 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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