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\par }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 BEFORE: F. PHILIP CARBULLIDO, Chief Justice; FRANCES M. TYDINGCO-GATEWOOD, Associate Justice; JANET HEALY WEEKS, Justice }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Pro Tempore}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 .}{
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\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 [1]}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \tab In this appeal from a probate court}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s decree of final distribution, the Administrator, Elizabeth Concepcion (}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
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We affirm the probate court}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s decree of final distribution.
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\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 The underlying probate case was filed in 1989 by the First Hawaiian Bank (}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
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The record shows no other activity by the Bank. The Bank was not named as 
a party in this appeal.  However, on December 16, 2003, this court ordered the Bank to file a statement whether it desired to be a party.  The Bank thereafter requested an extension which was granted until January 16, 2003.  The Bank failed to file a stat
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On June 8, 2000, the parties appeared before the probate court and a scheduling order was issued as follows: (1) August 1, 2000 - deadline to file motions; (2) September 8, 2000 - deadline to file oppositions to motions; (3) September 22, 2000 - tr
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\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s summary judgment motion and Concepcion and Borja}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
s motions would be heard on September 8, 2000.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 On September 8, 2000, the motions were heard.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
On June 12, 2001, the probate court issued a decision and order denying Siguenza}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s su
mmary judgment motion.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 That decision and order also denied Concepcion and Borja}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s motions to revoke letters and set aside quitclaim deeds as untimely and in violation of the scheduling order.
\par }{\b\insrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 [6]}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \tab On November 7, 2001, Siguenza filed a Re-notice Rendering Account for Final Settlement and Petition for Distribution.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
On November 27, 2001, Concepcion and Borja filed an objection.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 On November 28, 2001, in a hearing before the probate court on Siguenza}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
s petition for final distribution, the probate court noted that the objection filed on November 21 failed to include details and gave Concepcion and Borja until November 30, 2001 to file a detailed objection.}{\insrsid13588591  }{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Concepcion and Borja failed to file a detailed objection.
\par }{\b\insrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 [7]}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \tab On January 14, 2002, a bench trial was held and Concepcion failed to appear.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
On February 8, 2002, Wilson Quinley, attorney for Concepcion and Borja, filed a motion for extraordinary attorney}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s fees and for statutory fees of co-administrator.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 This motion was heard on April 3, 2002.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
On April 8, 2002, the probate court filed a Decree Settling Final Account of Administrator and Final Distribution finding th
at Siguenza was entitled to 8/9ths of the Property because: (1) Concepcion and Borja failed to file a detailed objection as ordered by the court on November 28, 2001; (2) Concepcion and Borja failed to respond to Siguenza}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
s Request for Admissions; and (3) Co-administrator Elizabeth did not appear at the trial and failed her burden of proof.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 The decree also awarded statutory attorney}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s fees to both parties}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591  attorneys.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 On April 19, 2002, Concepcion and Borja filed a motion for reconsideration and to sell the Property.}{\insrsid13588591  }{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 This motion was heard on May 30, 2002.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 On June 20, 2002, the probate court issued a decision and order denying
 the motion to reconsider and ordering that the statutory attorney}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
s fees be paid personally by both co-administrators, and denying the motion to sell the estate}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s asse
ts.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Concepcion and Borja appealed.
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tqc\tx4680\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 II.}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\b\insrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 [8]}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \tab This court has jurisdiction over this appeal from a final judgment of the Superior Court.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Title 7 GCA }{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591  3107(b) (1994).
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tqc\tx4680\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 III.}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\b\insrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 [9]}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \tab At the outset we note a serious procedural deficiency presented in this appeal.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
Concepcion and Borja attempt to argue in their Reply Brief that the probate court erred in first granting leave to file their untimely motions to revoke letters of administration and to set aside quitclaim deeds.}{\insrsid13588591  }{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 This issue was not set forth in their Opening Brief, wherein they chose to attack the probate court}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s decree of final distribution on substantive grounds.}{\insrsid4456542 
\par }{\insrsid13588591\charrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 [10]}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \tab The general rule is that issues raised for the first time in a reply brief are deemed waived.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
See Brooks v. United States}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 , 64 F.3d 251, 257 (7th Cir. 1995); }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Headrick v. Rockwell Int}{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 l Corp.}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 , 24 F.3d 1272, 1277-78 (10th Cir. 1994); }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Thompson v. C.I.R.}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
 631 F.2d 642, 649 (9th Cir. 1980).}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
The reasons for this rule are that allowing an appellant to raise new arguments at this juncture is manifestly unfair to the appellee, who cannot respond to the issue, and it is unfair to the court itself, which would be without the appellee}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s response. }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Headrick}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
, 24 F.3d at 1278; }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 see also Brown v. Glover}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 , 16 P.3d 540, 545-46 (Utah 2000) (recognizing that issues raised for the first time in a reply are waived because of th
e resulting unfairness to the respondent if he has no opportunity to respond).}{\insrsid4456542 
\par }{\insrsid13588591\charrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 [11]}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \tab Accordingly, this court has the discretion to reject new issues in Concepcion and Borja}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s Reply Brief.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 See e.g. In re Liquidations of Reserve Ins. Co.}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
, 524 N.E.2d 538, 544 (Ill. 1988) (granting the Appellee}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s motion to strike portions of the Appellant}
{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s reply brief which referred to an issue raised for the first time).}{\insrsid13588591  }{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 We note that shortly after this appeal was filed, Siguenza filed a motion to dismiss arguing that Appellants}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591  Opening Brief did not comply with the requirements of the Guam Rules of Appellate Procedure.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
This court agreed and, despite having the authority to dismiss the appeal outright, ordered Concepcion and Borja to file another brief.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
Thus, they had a rare second opportunity to review their Opening Brief and make appropriate corrections and additions.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
To allow the new argument to be presented for the first time in the Reply Brief would be manifestly unfair to Siguenza.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
Therefore, we hold that Concepcion and Borja waived the argument that the probate court erred in first granting leave to file}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 untimely motions then dismissing them as untimely.
\par 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 [12]}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \tab We proceed to the issues raised in the Opening Brief: (1) whether Siguenza}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s letters of administration should be revoked 
and whether the quitclaim deeds should be set aside; (2) whether the probate court denied Concepcion and Borja due process at trial; (3) whether Attorney Quinley is entitled to extraordinary attorney}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s fees; and (4) whether attorney}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s fees should be paid out of the estate or by Siguenza personally.
\par }\pard \qj \fi-360\li360\ri360\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\faauto\rin360\lin360\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\b\insrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 A.\tab Whether the Letters of Administration Should be Revoked and the Quitclaim Deeds Set Aside.}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 [13]}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \tab 
The probate court found that the motions to revoke the letters of administration and to set aside the quitclaim deeds were filed one month after the motion cutoff date set forth in its scheduling order, and denied them as untimely. The threshold issue pre
sented here is whether the probate court erred in this procedural denial.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 We note that Concepcion and Borja}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s Opening Brief failed to address this primary procedural issue and argued the merits of the motions.}{\insrsid4456542 
\par }{\insrsid13588591\charrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 [14]}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \tab The failure to abide by a scheduling order }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 constitutes a failure to comply with the {\*\bkmkstart Document1zzSDUNumber16}{\*\bkmkend Document1zzSDUNumber16}rules of procedure as well as a failure to comply with a court o
rder and, in most instances, delays the timely resolution of the action . . . [and] was in the nature of a Rule 41(b) . . . dismissal for failure }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 62 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 to prosecute or to comply with these rules or any order of court.}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid13588591  }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 McKenzie v. Scheeler}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
, 949 P.2d 1168, 1172 (Mont. 1997).}{\cs15\super\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\sa240\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid4456542 
\chftn }{\fs20\insrsid4456542  Rule 41(b) of the Guam Rules of Civil Procedure is substantially similar to Rule 41(b) of the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure and provides in part: }{\fs20\insrsid4456542 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f36\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid4456542 Involuntary Dismissal: Effects Thereof. For failure of the plaintiff to prosecute or to comply with these rules or any order of court, a defendant may move for dismissa
l of an action or of any claim against the defendant.}{\fs20\insrsid4456542 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 10}{\fldrslt\f36\fs20}}}{\fs20\insrsid4456542  Guam R. Civ. P. 41(b).}}}{\insrsid13588591  }{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 A dismissal for violation of Rule 41(b) of the Guam Rules of Civil Procedure is reviewed for an abuse of discretion.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Ward v. Reyes}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 ,
 1998 Guam 1, }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591  17.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 In such a review, }{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
an abuse of discretion occurs only when the decision is based on an erroneous conclusion of law or where the record contains no evidence on which the judge could have rationally based the decision.}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid13588591  }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Id. }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 (citation omitted)}{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 .}{\insrsid13588591  }{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Under this standard, a trial court decision will not be reversed unless the appellate court has }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 a definite and firm conviction that the court below committed a clear error of judgment in the conclusion it reached upon weighing of the relevant factors.}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid13588591  }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Id.}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 ; }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Santos v. Carney, }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
1997 Guam 4,}{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591  }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591  4.
\par }{\insrsid13588591\charrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 [15]}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \tab This court has employed a five part test in reviewing a dismissal pursuant to GRCP 41(b): }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 (1) the public's interest in expeditious resolution of
 litigation; (2) the court's need to manage its docket; (3) the risk of prejudice to the defendants; (4) the public policy favoring the disposition of cases on their merits; and (5) the availability of less drastic sanctions.}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid13588591  }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Santos, }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 1997 Guam 4 at }{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591  5 (citation omitted)}{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 .}{\insrsid13588591  }{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Deference must be given to the trial court which is in the best position to manage its own docket.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Id.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
In considering these factors, it is Concepcion and Borja}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
s burden to show that the delay is reasonable and that the defendant is not prejudiced by the delay. }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Id.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
If the plaintiff shows a reasonable excuse for the inaction, then the burden shifts to the defendant who must then demonstrate prejudice. }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Id.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
On appeal, deference must be given to the trial court in determining the reasonableness of the delay because it is in the best position to determine what period of delay can be endured before its docket becomes unmanageable. }{
\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Id.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 If the trial court does not make specific findings as to each factor, the appellate court reviews the record independently to determine an abuse of discretion. }{
\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Id.}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
\par }{\insrsid13588591\charrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 [16]}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \tab On June 12, 2001, the probate court issued a Decision and Order denying the Appellants}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591  motions. The probate court stated:}{\insrsid4456542 
\par }{\insrsid13588591\charrsid13588591 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
The Court is compelled to admonish counsel [Attorney Quinley] for Heirs for his utter failure to abide by the deadlines established by the Scheduling Order dated June 19, 2000.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
Counsel was present at hearing on June 8, 2000 when these dates were established by the Court in conjunction with approval of both parties.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
Counsel for Heirs gave no reasonable justification for failure to abide by the ordered deadlines.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 These deadlines should not be taken lightly by counsels in any action.}{\insrsid13588591  }{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 They are established and ordered with the concurrence of counsels during a scheduling hearing for the purpose of affording both sides reasonable notice of times and dates which must be complied with.}{\insrsid13588591  }{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 These dates are critical to the Court.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
They provide the Court sufficient time within which to review pleadings and prepare for motion hearings. When counsels ignore these times and dates, it creates an unfairn
ess to opposing counsel to have to deal with responses with less than the time afforded by the order. It further subjects the management of the Court}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s case flow to utter chaos.
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 For this reason alone the Court i
s compelled to dismiss all motions filed by Heirs on September 1, 2000, nearly one month AFTER the deadlines under the Court}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s Scheduling Order.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 The Court agrees with Siguenza that the Heirs mistake motion pract
ice with filing what appears to be a cause of action for replevin of real property.
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
\par Appellants}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591  Excerpts of Record, tab 3, pp. 3-4.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
The probate court}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s sanction for the Appellants}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591  failure to comply with the scheduling order was denial of the motions.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Review begins with the }{
\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Santos v. Carney}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591  factors.}{\insrsid4456542 
\par }{\insrsid13588591\charrsid13588591 
\par }\pard \qj \fi-360\li1080\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin1080\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 1.\tab The Public}{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s Interest in the Expeditious Resolution of Litigation and the Court}{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s Need to Manage its Docket}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 .
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 [17]}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \tab These two factors are normally considered together.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Santos}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 , 1997 Guam 4 at }{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591  7.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
Proper docket management leads to more efficient administration of justice which is in the public}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
s interest.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 It was the burden of Concepcion and Borja to show that the filing of their motions one month aft
er the motion cut-off date was not unreasonable and that Siguenza was not prejudiced by the delay.}{\insrsid4456542 
\par }{\insrsid13588591\charrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 [18]}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \tab The record shows that one month after the motion cutoff date, Concepcion and Borja filed a motion entitled }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Ex Parte}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591  Notice of Motion and Motion for Continuance of Trial and to Shorten Time to Hear Motions Filed Concurrently.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Record on Appeal, tab 61.}{\insrsid13588591  }{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 We note that counsel for Concepcion and Borja does not dispute that he was aware of the scheduling order announced by 
the probate court at a hearing on June 8, 2000 and memorialized in a written order filed on June 20, 2000.}{\insrsid4456542 
\par }{\insrsid13588591\charrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 [19]}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \tab It is the responsibility of counsel to be cognizant of court imposed deadlines.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
The Guam Rules of Civil Procedure provide for enlargement or waiver of filing deadlines.}{\cs15\super\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \chftn {\footnote \pard\plain \qj \fi720\li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 
\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\cs15\super\insrsid4456542 \chftn }{\insrsid4456542  }{\fs20\insrsid4456542 Rule 6(b) of the Guam Rules of Civil Procedure provides:
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20\insrsid4456542 
\par }\pard \qj \li1440\ri1440\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin1440\lin1440\itap0 {\fs20\insrsid4456542 When by these rules or by a notice given thereunder or by order of court an act is required or allowed to be done at or within a specified time, the court 
for cause shown may at any time in its discretion (1) with or without notice or motion order the period enlarged if request therefor is made before the expiration of the period originally prescribed or as extended by a previous order, or (2) upon motion m
a
de after the expiration of the specified period, permit the act to be done where the failure to act was the result of excusable neglect; but it may not extend the time for taking any action under Rules 50(b), 52(b), 59(b), (d) and (e), and 60(b), except t
o the extent and under the conditions stated in them. 
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\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\sa240\nowidctlpar\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0 {\fs20\insrsid4456542 Guam R. Civ. P. 6(b).}}}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
In the instant case, counsel for Concepcion and Borja, took the extraordinary step of seeking the probate court}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s permission to file the untimely motions via an }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 ex parte}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
 motion to continue the trial and shorten time for hearing their motions to revoke letters of administration and return real property by quitclaim.}{\insrsid4456542 
\par }{\insrsid13588591\charrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 [20]}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \tab This }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 ex parte}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591  motion was filed one month after the motion cutoff da
te and three weeks before the scheduled trial date. The motion stated:}{\insrsid4456542 
\par }{\insrsid13588591\charrsid13588591 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
This motion is based on Guam Rule of Civil Procedure Rule 6, the inherent power of the court to control its own docket and equitable considerations, and attached memorandum of points an
d authorities, filings to date and any further argument and evidence attached and to be introduced at the hearing on this motion.
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
\par Record on Appeal, tab 61 (}{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Ex Parte}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591  Mot. for Continuance of Trial and Shorten Time to Hear Mots. Filed Concurrently).}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 The mem
orandum of points and authorities in support of this }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 ex parte}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
 motion, argued only that the trial should be continued for equitable reasons, that Siguenza should not have been appointed administrator, and that he improperly obtained the quitclaim deeds, but
 failed to argue that the failure to file the motions in a timely manner was caused by excusable neglect.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
Record on Appeal, tab 57 (Mem. Supp. Mot. to continue Trial and Shorten Time to Hear Mot. Filed Herein).}{\insrsid4456542 
\par }{\insrsid13588591\charrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 [21]}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \tab At the September 1, 2000 hearing on the }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 ex parte}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
 motion, Counsel for Concepcion and Borja offered the following justification to continue the trial:
\par 
\par }\pard \qj \fi-1440\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 The Court:\tab You need more time? For what?
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
\par }\pard \qj \fi-1440\li2160\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin720\lin2160\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Mr. Quinley:\tab Well, yes, Your Honor.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
First of all, this is the first time I}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 ve }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 66 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591  I}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
m here in front of the court on this matter.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 But to me, I}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 m not aware of what the triable issue is in that one, }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 66 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
 what was the trial }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 66 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591  what}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s the trial for.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 This is a probate matter.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 You}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 re talking about a distribution issue, aren}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 t you?
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
\par Transcript vol. - -, tab Sept. 1, 2000, p. 5}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 (}{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Ex Parte}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591  Mot. to Return Real Prop. Under Quitclaim, Sept. 1, 2000).}{
\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Counsel for Concepcion and Borja claimed that he was new to the case and did not know what was to be tried.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 However, exactly when counsel entered}{
\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 the case is not discernable as he failed to allege a date of entry and the record is void of any entry of appearance.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
Thus, it is impossible to determine whether counsel had a reasonable time after he came on the case either to file timely motions, or to file a motion to enlarge time to file the motions.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
Moreover, counsel does not dispute that his clients knew of the scheduling order.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Under these circumstances, counsel failed his burden to show excusable neglect pursuant to GRCP 6.}{\insrsid4456542 

\par }{\insrsid13588591\charrsid13588591 
\par }\pard \qj \fi-360\li1080\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin1080\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 2.\tab Prejudice to Siguenza.}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\b\insrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 [22]}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \tab Concepcion and Borja}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
s Opening Brief fails to argue that Siguenza was not prejudiced by the delays.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Therefore the prejudice to Siguenza may be presumed.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 See Ward}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 , 1998 Guam 1 at }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591  18.}{\insrsid13588591  }{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Moreover, we agree with the probate court}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
s explanation that Siguenza was prejudiced because he}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 had less time to respond under the deadlines set in the scheduling order.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
Record on Appeal, tab 93, p. 3}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 (Decision and Order).}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Thus, the probate court properly found the delay to be unreasonable.}{\insrsid13588591  }{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Once a delay is determined to be unreasonable, prejudice to the Plaintiff is presumed.}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid13588591  }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Santos}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 , 1997 Guam 4 at }{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591  8.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Presumed prejudice is sufficient to support a dismissal under GRCP 41(b).}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid13588591  }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Id.}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid13588591 
\par }\pard \qj \fi-360\li1080\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin1080\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 3.\tab The Public Policy Favoring Disposition on the Merits.}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\b\insrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 [23]}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \tab This policy ordinarily leans against dismissal.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
However, it must be weighed against the first two factors, the expeditious resolution of litigation and the court}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s need to manage its docket.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
Thus, the question is whether the policy of determining cases on their merits justifies the delay and prejudice caused by Concepcion and Borja}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s conduct.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Santos}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 , 1997 Guam 4 at }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591  9.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 In }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Santos}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 , this court stated:
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid13588591 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
It is sufficient to demonstrate that the plaintiff has ignored his responsibilities to the court in prosecuting the action and the defendant had suffered prejudice as a result thereof. . . .}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
The prejudice 
caused by Santos' lack of diligence outweighs factor four. The public policy of determining cases on their merits should not be used defensively as a shield by a passive Plaintiff who has failed in his obligation to prosecute the defendants with the vigor
 expected of a plaintiff.
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
\par }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Id.}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591  (citation omitted).}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 In the instant case, the same events occurred.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
Concepcion and Borja, and their counsel, ignored their responsibility in prosecuting this case and ignored the scheduling order.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 They made no reasonable attempt to explain their delay.}{
\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Thus, they have not shown that the public policy of disposition of a case on its merits outweighs the expeditious resolution of litigation and the probate court}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s need to manage its docket.}{\insrsid4456542 
\par }{\insrsid13588591\charrsid13588591 
\par }\pard \qj \fi-360\li1080\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin1080\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 4.\tab Availability of less Drastic Sanctions.}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\b\insrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 [24]}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \tab A dismissal without advance warnings or lesser sanctions is not a per se abuse of discretion.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Santos}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 , 1997 Guam 4, }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591  10.}{\insrsid13588591  }{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 The }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Santos}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591  court noted:}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
The trial court is not required to impose lesser sanctions, when the rules do not so provide, and when to do so would encourage neglect and noncompliance with the Guam Rules of Civil Procedure.}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid13588591  }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Id.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Under the facts of this case,}{\insrsid13588591  }{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 we defer to the trial court and find it did not abuse its discretion in denying the motions without warnings or lesser sanctions.
\par }{\b\insrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 [25]}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \tab Under the four }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Santos v. Carney}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591  factors, we find that th
e probate court did not err in denying the motions to revoke letters of administration and to void the quitclaim deeds due to untimeliness and for violation of its scheduling order.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
Thus, we need not reach the merits of the arguments on these issues, and find that the probate court did not err in refusing to consider the merits of these arguments in subsequent proceedings.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
We proceed to the next issue of whether the probate court denied Concepcion and Borja due process at trial.
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\b\insrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 D.\tab Due Process.}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 [26]}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \tab Concepcion and Borja c
laim on appeal that the probate court violated their due process rights by refusing to hear evidence by Borja at the January 14, 2000 trial. At trial, Concepcion failed to appear and the probate court refused to hear Delfina Borja}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s objection to the final distribution.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 The basic elements of due process are reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard.}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid13588591  }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 People v. Superior Court (Laxamana)}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 , 2001 Guam 26, }{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591  26 (citation omitted).}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
On November 7, 2001, Siguenza filed a Re-Notice of Rendering of Account and Petition for Final Distribution.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Record on Appeal, tab 98.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
On November 27, 2001, in opposition to the petition, Concepcion and Borja filed a pleading entitled }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
Objection to Distribution.}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Record on Appeal, tab 100.}{\insrsid13588591  }{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 This objection stated in its entirety }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
Co-administratrix Elizabeth Concepcion disagrees with the distribution and so does Delfina Borja.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 There was inadequate notice of this hearing as notice.}{\insrsid13588591  }{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 This matter was to be set for trial.}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid13588591  }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Id.}{
\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 On November 28, 2001, because the objection failed to state any grounds, the probate court gave Concepcion and Borja until November 30, 2001 to file a detailed objection.}{\insrsid13588591  }{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Appellant}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
s Excerpts of Record, tab 4, p. 1 (Decree of Final Distribution).}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 However, no detailed objection was filed:}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
\par }{\insrsid13588591 
\par }\pard \qj \fi-1440\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 The Court:\tab Mr. Quinley, why did you not respond to the Court}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s requirement of November 30th to file your objections?
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
\par }\pard \qj \fi-1440\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Mr. Quinley:\tab Your Honor, I must have forgotten that one . . . .
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
\par Transcript vol. - -, tab Jan. 14, 2002, p. 18 (Bench Trial, January 14, 2002).}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Specifically, as to Borja}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s objection to the petition the court asked:}{\insrsid4456542 
\par }{\insrsid13588591\charrsid13588591 
\par }\pard \qj \fi-1440\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 The Court:\tab And where is Mrs. Borja}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s objection to the final distribution?
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
\par }\pard \qj \fi-1440\li2160\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin720\lin2160\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Mr. Quinley:\tab 
Your Honor, I believe that was in the prior motion that we filed back in September of 2000.
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
\par }\pard \qj \fi-1440\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 The Court:\tab Those were all denied, sir.
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
\par }\pard \qj \fi-1440\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Mr. Quinley:\tab I understand, but that is still her objection.
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
\par }\pard \qj \fi-1440\li2160\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin2160\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 The Court:\tab All right.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
The Court cannot recognize that objection.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 I denied it several months ago and there has not been a new filing of any objection.
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
\par Transcript vol. - -, tab Jan. 14, 2002, pp. 33-34 (Bench Trial, January 14, 2002).
\par }{\b\insrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 [27]}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \tab An objection to a petition for final distribution is controlled by Title 15 GCA }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 3011(b) which provides that the probate court, before making final distribution, }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 may on the }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 motion}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591  of any person interested in the estate. . . .}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591  inquire into circumstances surrounding the conveyance of estate property by an heir to a transferee. Title 15 GCA }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 3011(b) (emphasis added).}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
Instead of filing a motion, Concepcion and Borja filed a three sentence objection.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
Motion practice before the Superior Court is controlled by the Guam Rules of Civil Procedure and by the Rules of the Superior Court.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Specifically, Guam Rule of Civ
il Procedure 7(b) provides that a motion shall be in writing and shall state supporting grounds with particularity.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 GRCP 7(b). Further, Rule 5 of the Rules of the Superior Court provides that a }{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 motion shall be 
heard if it is supported by a memorandum containing citations, analysis and explanation.}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid13588591  }{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Guam Ct. R. 5(A)(2).}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 It is painfully obvious that Concepcion and Borja}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s three sentence objection was void of particularity, analysis or citation and was in violation of the GRCP and Rules of the Court.
\par }{\b\insrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 [28]}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \tab The probate court could have denied the objection outright, but gave Concepcion and Borja the opportunity to file a detailed objection.}{\insrsid13588591  }{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 They failed to do so.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Under these circumstances, Concepcion and Borja were not denied due process when the probate court refused to permit Borja to object orally.}{
\insrsid4456542 
\par }{\insrsid13588591\charrsid13588591 
\par }\pard \qj \fi-360\li360\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin360\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 E.\tab Denial of Extraordinary Attorney}{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst 
SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s Fees and Request to Sell the Estate.}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\b\insrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 [29]}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \tab Counsel for Concepcion and Borja appeals the probate court}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s denial of his request for extraordinary attorney}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
s fees, which was based on his efforts to revoke Siguenza}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
s letters of administration and to set aside the quitclaim deeds.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Concepcion and Borja also argue that attorney}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s fees must be paid out of the estate, therefore, the estate must be sold to pay the attorney}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s fees.
\par }{\b\insrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 [30]}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \tab The award of attorney}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s fees in probate cases is allowed by statute:
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid13588591 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 (a)}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
The attorney for the personal representative shall be allowed out of the estate, as fees for conducting the ordinary probate proceedings, the same amount as is allowed by Section 2803 of this Title as the commission to the personal representative. . . .

\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 (b)}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
Attorneys for personal representatives shall be allowed out of the estate, in addition to those fees provided in subsection (a) of this Section, such further amounts as the Superior Court may deem just and reasonable for extraordinary services.
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
\par Title 15 GCA }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 2811 (1993).}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 However, the attorney
}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s fees in probate proceedings are payable if the attorney}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s services benefit the estate and not solely the persons who employed the attorney.}{\insrsid13588591  }{
\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 See In Re Bundy}{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s Estate}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
, 44 Cal. App. 466, 467,}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 186 P. 811, 812 (Cal. Ct. App. 1919) (attorney}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
fees are not allowed in ordinary probate proceedings when they are incurred for the benefit of the person employing the attorney}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 ).}{\insrsid4456542 
\par }{\insrsid13588591\charrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 [31]}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \tab In the instant case, Quinley admits that he represents only Delfina and Elizabeth.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
Quinley does not argue that he represents any other heirs or the estate.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
The motions that Quinley filed were on behalf of Elizabeth and Delfina to cancel their quitclaim deeds to Siguenza and to revoke Siguenza}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt
\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s letters of administration.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
The motions to cancel the quitclaim deeds were not for the benefit of the estate, they were for the benefit of his two clients.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 The motion to revoke the letters of administ
ration was an attempt by Quinleys}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591  clients to challenge Siguenza}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s appointment as co-administrator.
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin720\lin0\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid13588591 
\par }\pard \qj \li720\ri720\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin720\lin720\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Although there is some authority to the contrary, the majority rule 
is that no allowance will be made out of the estate for costs and attorneys}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
 fees incurred in procuring letters of administration or }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 in litigating the right to administer on the estate}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 , even though the party aski
ng for such an allowance was successful in obtaining letters of administration.
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
\par }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 In Re Phillipi}{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s Estate}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
, 188 P.2d 571, 579 (Cal. Ct. App. 1948) (emphasis added).
\par }{\b\insrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 [32]}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \tab Moreover, our decision here affirms the probate court}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s denial of Concepcion and Borja}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s motions to revoke Siguenza}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s letters of administration and to set aside the quitclaim deeds.}{\insrsid13588591  }{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Concepcion and Borja have not successfully proved their allegations and they are not entitled to extraordinary attorney}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s fees.
\par }{\b\insrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 [33]}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \tab With regard to Concepcion and Borja}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s argument that the estate should have been sold to pay attorney}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
s fees, as discussed above, the estate is not liable for Quinley}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s attorney}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s fees, thus it need not be sold to cover those expenses.}{\insrsid13588591  }{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Moreover, the statute he cites for support, Title 15 GCA }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 2421
, is inapplicable.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 That section provides that }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 65 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
The costs of all proceedings provided for in this Chapter must be paid by the estate as expenses of administration.}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 64 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid13588591  }
{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Title 15 GCA }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 2421 (1993).}{\insrsid13588591  }{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Chapter 24 pertains to support of the family, homestead and exempt property, and family allowance.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
It does not apply to disputes over quitclaim deeds or administration of the estate.
\par }{\b\insrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 [34]}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \tab Concepcion and Borja offer an alternative argument that Siguenza, as co-administrator, should pay all attorney}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL
 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s fees.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 This argument is without merit.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
Quinley was hired by Concepcion and Borja.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 He represented them, not the estate.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
Siguenza did not hire Quinley, and Siguenza is not responsible for Quinley}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s attorney}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s fees.
\par }\pard \qj \fi-360\li360\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin360\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\b\insrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 F.\tab Siguenza}{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s Counsel}{
\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s Request for Attorney}{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s Fees on Appeal}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 .
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\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 [35]}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \tab Counsel for Siguenza argues that this appeal is frivolous and that he is entitled to attorney}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s fees pursuant to Rule 21 of the}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Guam Rules of Appellate Procedure.}{\insrsid13588591  }{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Although the handling of this case in the probate court and on appeal by Concepcion and Borja}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s counsel may be questioned, the issues presented show that the appeal was not frivolous.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Counsel for Siguenza also requests attorney}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
{\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s fees on appeal pursuant to Title 15 GCA }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 39 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 2811, which provides for statutory attorney}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s fees for ordinary probate proceedings.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 However, as determined above, such fees should be allowed only for ordinary probate proceedings which benefit the estate.}{
\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Counsel}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
s representation of Siguenza on appeal benefits Siguenza, not the estate. Counsel for Siguenza also seeks attorney}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s fees pursuant to }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Taijeron v. Kim}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 , 1999 Guam 16.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
However, in that case counsel was awarded attorney}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
s fees pursuant to a provision in a lease agreement.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Id.}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591  at }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 38 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591  28.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 In the instant case, counsel cannot rely on any such contractual provision and }{\i\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Taijeron}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591  is inapplicable.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Counsel}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s request for attorney}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s fees on appeal is denied.
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tqc\tx4680\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 IV.}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
\par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\tx-1440\tx-720\tx0\tx360\tx720\tx1080\faauto\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid13588591 {\b\insrsid13588591 
\par }{\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 [36]}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 \tab It is the responsibility of legal counsel to properly present issues on appeal.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
New issues generally cannot be raised for the first time in an appellant}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s reply brief.}{
\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 In violation of this rule, Concepcion and Borja}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
s Reply Brief raised the new issue of whether the probate court abused its discretion in first allowing untimely motions to proceed and then denying them for untimeliness.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 
Thus, we find that Concepcion and Borja waived this issue.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Under the facts of this case, we are constrained to find that the probate court did not err in denying Concepcion and Borja}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s motions to revoke letters of administration and set aside quitclaim deeds.}{\insrsid13588591  }{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Further, we find that the probate court did not violate the due process rights of Concepcion and Borja in not allowing Borja}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols"
 \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s objections at trial.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 Last, we find that the probate court did not err in refusing to award extraordinary attorney}{
\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f "WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s fees to Concepcion and Borja}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 {\field{\*\fldinst SYMBOL 61 \\f 
"WP TypographicSymbols" \\s 12}{\fldrslt\f36\fs24}}}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 s counsel and in refusing to order the sale of the estate.}{\insrsid13588591  }{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 The decisions of the probate court are }{
\b\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 AFFIRMED}{\insrsid4456542\charrsid13588591 .}{\insrsid13588591 
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