Law Summary
Definitions of Key Terms
- "Arrears in pay and allowances" includes all due salaries, quarter allowances, bonuses, and other lawful cash allowances at time of death.
- Incorporates amounts owed to estates of deceased civilians for supplies or services under U.S. laws.
- These arrears represent liabilities of the United States Government.
Administration and Distribution of Payments
- The Judge Advocate General of the Philippine Army or authorized representatives are responsible for administering the arrears.
- The distribution process must conform strictly to the provisions set forth to ensure lawful payment.
Legal Finality Upon Distribution
- Once arrears have been distributed by the Judge Advocate General, the estate is considered lawfully settled with respect to these payments.
- The Judge Advocate General is discharged from further responsibility regarding the distributed amounts.
Protection of Heirs' Rights
- Although the Judge Advocate General is released from liability after distribution, lawful heirs retain the right to enforce claims against recipients of the arrears.
- Heirs may bring legal actions to assert lawful entitlements from those who have received payments.
Government Receipts and Acquittances
- The Judge Advocate General or authorized representatives are empowered to issue acquittances to the U.S. Government.
- Such acquittances serve as formal satisfaction of all claims by beneficiaries or estate distributes concerning supplies or services furnished to the U.S. Government under the law.