Guam § 2627 - Procedure Against Embezzler of Decedent's Property.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 2627 — Procedure Against Embezzler of Decedent's Property., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2627. Procedure Against Embezzler of Decedent's Property.
Upon complaint made under oath by a personal representative or
other person interested in the estate of a decedent, that any person is
suspected of having embezzled, concealed, smuggled, or fraudulently
disposed of any property of the decedent, or has in his possession or has
knowledge of any deed, conveyance, bond, contract, or other writing,
which contains evidence of or tends to disclose the right, title, interest or
claim of the decedent to any real or personal property, or any claim or
demand, or any lost will, the Superior Court of Guam may cite the
suspected person to appear before the Superior Court of Guam, and may
examine the suspected person on oath upon the matter of such complaint.
If the suspected person is found innocent, his necessary expenses must be
allowed him out of the estate.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 2627
What does Guam Code Annotated § 2627 cover?
Section 2627 ("Procedure Against Embezzler of Decedent's Property.") 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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