Definitions. — Guam Code § 21501
Guam Code § 21501 — Definitions.. Reproduced from the official Guam Code Annotated, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 21501. Definitions.
As used in this chapter.
(a) Durable Power of Attorney -- A durable power of attorney is a
power of attorney by which a principal designates another as the principal's
attorney in fact in writing and the writing contains either the words: "This
power of attorney shall not be affected by the disability of the principal" OR
"This power of attorney shall become effective upon the disability or
incapacity of the principal" or similar words showing the intent of the
principal that the authority conferred shall be exercisable notwithstanding
the principal's subsequent disability or incapacity. A durable power of
attorney may be either general, limited, or specific in nature as determined
by the principal.
(b) Disability or incapacity -- A person is deemed to be disabled or
incapacitated, when by reason of age, disease, weakness of mind or other
cause, he is unable to properly manage and take care of himself or his
property, without assistance, and lacks the legal ability to act.
(c) Competent -- A competent person is one having sufficient ability or
authority, and possessing the requisite natural or legal qualifications to act.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Guam Code Annotated § 21501
- Jurisdiction: Guam
- Code: Guam Code Annotated
- Subject: Definitions.
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