Claim to escheated property

Within five years after judgment in any proceeding had under this Chapter, a person not a party or privy to such proceeding may file a petition in the court having jurisdiction, showing his claim or right to the property, or the proceeds thereof. Said petition shall be verified and, among other things, must state: 1. The full name, and the place and date of birth of the decedent whose estate, or any party thereof, is claimed; 2. The full name of such decedent's father and the maiden name of his mother, the places and dates of their respective births, the place and date of their marriage, the full names of all children, the issue of such marriage, with the date of birth of each, and the place and date of death of all children of such marriage who have died unmarried and without issue; 3. Whether or not such decedent was ever married, and if so, when, where and to whom; 4. How, when, and where such marriage, if any, was dissolved; 5. Whether or not said decedent was ever remarried, and, if so, where, when, and to whom; 6. The full names, and the places and dates of birth of all lineal descendants, if any, of said decedent; the dates and places of death of any thereof who died prior to the filing of such petition; and the places of residence of all who were then surviving, with the degree of relationship of each of such survivors to said decedent; 7. Whether any of the brothers or sisters of such decedent ever married, and if so, where, when and to whom; 8. The full names, and the places and dates~ of birth of all children, the issue of the marriage of any such brother or sister of the decedent, and the date and place of death of all deceased nephews and nieces of said decedent; COL 03082011 CH. 35 ESCHEATED ESTATES 9. The post office names of the cities, towns, or other places, each in its separate connection, wherein are preserved the records of the births, marriages, and deaths hereinbefore enumerated, and, if known, the title of the public official or other person having custody of such records. If for any reason the petitioner is unable to set forth any of the matters or things hereinabove, required, he shall clearly state such reason in his petition. If it is determined that such petitioner is entitled to the property, the court shall, under seal of the court, certify the facts to the Governor of Guam with recommendations as to the amount of damages that the plaintiff should be allowed, but without interest or costs to the Government of Guam, and requesting a warrant for that amount be drawn on the treasurer. All persons who fail to appear and file their petitions within the time limit are forever barred, saving however, to infants, and persons of unsound mind the right to appear and file their petitions within the time limit or within one year after their respective disabilities cease.