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State of Kuwait · Statutory text

Article 217 of Personal Status Law

English translation

a- The testator must have legal capacity to make a gratuitous disposition. b - If the testator is under interdiction for prodigality or heedlessness, or has attained eighteen years of age, his will shall be permissible with the court's permission or approval. c - A will made by a person under interdiction before interdiction for prodigality or heedlessness does not require permission for its continuation. d - The will of a male or female apostate shall be effective if they return to Islam. The legatee must:
Arabic original
أ- يشترط في الموصي ان يكون اهلا للتبرع قانونا. ب - إذا كان الموصي محجورا عليه لسفه او غفلة ، او بلغ من العمر ثماني عشر سنة ، جازت وصيته بإذن من المحكمة او اجازتها. ج - الوصية الصادرة من المحجور عليه قبل الحجر للسفه او للغفلة لا يحتاج استمرارها الى اذن. د - وصية المرتد والمرتدة نافذة إذا عادا الى الاسلام . يشترط في الموصي له :

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