Guam § 5103 - Delivery of War Claims Award, or Share Therein,
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 5103 — Delivery of War Claims Award, or Share Therein,, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5103. Delivery of War Claims Award, or Share Therein,
to Nonresidents.
A war claims award, or any share therein, set aside pursuant
to this Chapter or assigned or distributed upon administration of
a decedent’s estate to a person residing out of Guam may be
delivered by registered or certified U.S. mail, postage prepaid,
with return receipt, to the last known address of the nonresident
assignee or distributee, and upon such mailing the personal
representative shall not be personally liable for any loss arising
from nonreceipt thereof, except for willful misconduct. If the
award or any share therein, after mailing as aforesaid, is returned
to the personal representative unclaimed, the same shall be
deposited with the Clerk of the Superior Court in the name of the
nonresident assignee or distributee, pursuant to § 3023 of
Chapter 30 of this Title, unless the Superior Court orders
delivery by such other means as it deems appropriate,
compliance with which shall also discharge the personal
representative from any liability whatsoever.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 5103
What does Guam Code Annotated § 5103 cover?
Section 5103 ("Delivery of War Claims Award, or Share Therein,") 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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