Guam § 4102 - Ward's Debts and Claims.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 4102 — Ward's Debts and Claims., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4102. Ward's Debts and Claims.
Every guardian must pay the ward's just debts out of the ward's
personal estate and the income of his real estate, if sufficient; if not, then
out of his real estate upon selling or mortgaging any of his real property
as hereinafter provided. He must demand, sue for and collect all debts
due to the ward, or, with the approval of the court, he may compromise
the same and give discharges to the debtor, on receiving a fair and just
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settlement; and he must appear for and represent his ward in all actions
and proceedings, unless another person is appointed for that purpose.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 4102
What does Guam Code Annotated § 4102 cover?
Section 4102 ("Ward's Debts and Claims.") 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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