Guam § 4404 - Notice of Application for Removal; Certificate Required.
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§ 4404. Notice of Application for Removal; Certificate Required.
Such application must be made upon ten (10) days' notice to the
resident guardian or executor or administrator, if there be such. The
nonresident guardian must produce and file a certificate, under the hand
of the clerk and seal of the court from which his appointment was
derived, showing:
(1) A transcript of the record of his appointment;
(2) That he has entered upon the discharge of his duties; and
(3) That he is entitled, by the laws of the jurisdiction in the country
of his appointment, to the possession of the estate of the ward; or must
produce and file a certificate, under the hand of the clerk and seal of the
court having jurisdiction, in the country, state or territory of his resi-
dence, of the estates of person under guardianship or of the highest court
of such state, territory or country, attested, in the case of a foreign
country, by a minister, consul or vice consul of the United States, resident
in such country, that, by the laws of such country, the applicant is entitled
to the custody of the estate of his ward, without the appointment of any
court.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 4404
What does Guam Code Annotated § 4404 cover?
Section 4404 ("Notice of Application for Removal; Certificate Required.") 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 § 4404?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 4404" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Guam official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Guam attorney.
How does Guam § 4404 apply to my situation?
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