In brief
Establishes the General Commission for Guardianship over the property of minors and those of similar status, and sets its powers, the management and investment of their property, the duty to report a death where an heir is a minor or absent, and penalties.
Summary of the law
Key points
- Where an heir is a minor, absent or of similar status, adult heirs, relatives living with the deceased and officials who recorded the death must notify the Commission within three days at most (Article 19), so it can protect their rights.
- The law applies to dividing estates that include a minor, investing their property and holding guardians and trustees to account.
Penalties
- Breaches: a fine of up to SAR 100,000 and up to thirty days' imprisonment, or either (Article 34).
A plain-language summary prepared by Al-Bayan Al-Wadih Law Firm, focused on the violations and problems that come up most in daily life. It is not a substitute for the official text or for legal advice.
What it covers
- The Commission's powers
- Managing and investing minors' property
- Reporting a death
- Penalties
Timeline
- Issued: Royal Decree M/17 · 13/3/1427H
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Official text at the Bureau of Experts
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