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State of Kuwait · Statutory text

Article 943 of Civil Code

English translation

If a person makes a disposition in favor of one of his heirs and retains, by any means whatsoever, possession of the property disposed of and his right to enjoy it throughout his lifetime, the disposition shall be deemed to take effect after death and shall be subject to the provisions governing wills, unless evidence to the contrary is established. Part Two Rights Derived from the Right of Ownership Chapter One The Right of Usufruct, the Right of Use, and the Right of Habitation First: The Right of Usufruct
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إذا تصرف شخص لأحد ورثته ، واحتفظ بأية طريقة كانت بحيازة العين التي تصرف فيها وبحقه في الانتفاع بها مدى حياته اعتبر التصرف مضافا إلى ما بعد الموت، وتسري عليه أحكام الوصية، ما لم يقم دليل يخالف ذلك.

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