Guam § 20507 - Notice of Unclaimed Funds in Receiver's Hands; Disposition
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 20507 — Notice of Unclaimed Funds in Receiver's Hands; Disposition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20507. Notice of Unclaimed Funds in Receiver's Hands; Disposition
of.
A receiver having any funds in his hands belonging to a person whose
whereabouts are unknown to him shall, before receiving his discharge as
such receiver, publish a notice for one (1) month on one or more public
bulletin boards in Agana and in the district where the owner of any
unclaimed funds is last known to have lived, setting forth the name of the
owner of any unclaimed funds, the last known place of residence or post
office address of such owner, and the amount of such unclaimed funds. Any
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funds remaining in his hands unclaimed for thirty (30) days after the date of
the last publication of such notice shall be reported to the court, and upon
order of the court all such funds must be paid into the treasury of the
government of Guam with a copy of the order, which must set forth the
facts required in the notice herein provided. Such funds shall be paid out by
the treasurer to the owner thereof or his order in such manner and upon such
terms as are now or may hereafter be provided by law.
All cost and expense connected with such advertising shall be paid out
of the funds the whereabouts of whose owners are unknown.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 20507
What does Guam Code Annotated § 20507 cover?
Section 20507 ("Notice of Unclaimed Funds in Receiver's Hands; Disposition") 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.
How do I cite Guam § 20507?
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Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 20507 apply to my situation?
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