Guam § 741 - Custodian and Beneficiary as Legatees for Purpose of
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 741 — Custodian and Beneficiary as Legatees for Purpose of, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 741. Custodian and Beneficiary as Legatees for Purpose of
Receiving Notices; Duty of Custodian to Participate in Probate
Proceedings.
Except as otherwise provided in the will or ordered by the Superior
Court of Guam, each custodian designated in the will and the person for
whom the property is to be held shall be deemed a legatee for the
purpose of receiving notices which may be required or permitted to be
sent to a legatee in the estate of the testator. Unless required by the will
or ordered by the Superior Court of Guam a custodian shall not have a
duty to participate in the proceedings in the estate on behalf of the minor,
and in no event shall he have a duty so to participate unless and until he
has filed a written notice of acceptance of the office of custodian with the
Clerk of the Superior Court of Guam.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 741
What does Guam Code Annotated § 741 cover?
Section 741 ("Custodian and Beneficiary as Legatees for Purpose of") 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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