Guam § 3023 - Distribution in General: Deposit With Clerk for

Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 3023 — Distribution in General: Deposit With Clerk for, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3023. Distribution in General: Deposit With Clerk for

Nonresidents, Absentees, Minors, etc.

When property is assigned or distributed to a person residing out of,

and having no agent in, the territory of Guam, or to a distributee who

cannot be found or who refuses to accept the same or to give a proper

voucher therefor, or to a minor or incompetent person who has no legal

guardian to receive the same or person authorized to receipt therefor, and

the same or any part thereof consists of money, the personal

representative may deposit the money, in the name of the assignee or

distributee, with the Clerk of the Superior Court, who shall give a receipt

for the same, and be liable on his official bond therefor; and said receipt

shall be received by the Superior Court as a voucher in favor of the

personal representative in the territory of Guam, with the same force and

effect as if executed by such assignee or distributee.

Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 3023

What does Guam Code Annotated § 3023 cover?

Section 3023 ("Distribution in General: Deposit With Clerk for") 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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Is this the official text of Guam law?

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