Personal Status Law

Article 159 — Article (159) Death or Deficiency of the Capacity of the Guardian, Tutor or Trustee Appointed by the Court

Chapter Nine: Guardianship, Tutorship and Trusteeship

1. Without prejudice to the provisions of the legislation in force in the state concerning the regulation of births and deaths, police stations shall inform the Public Prosecution of any death occurring within their jurisdiction. The Public Prosecution shall inform the court within whose jurisdiction it is located if it becomes clear to it that the deceased is a guardian, tutor or trustee of minors and there is fear that their property will be lost due to his/her death. 2. Without prejudice to the provisions of Clause (1) of this Article, if the guardian, trustee, or trustee appointed by the court dies or loses his legal capacity, his heirs or whoever takes possession of his estate or part thereof shall inform the competent court to protect the rights of the Minor.

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