State Act

Portuguese Civil Code, 1867

Article 151 – Furnishing of security - If, during the exercise of parental authority, certain assets devolve upon the children, the parents, when the inheritance consists of movables of considerable worth, shall be bound to furnish security , if this is found necessary. § Sole paragraph - If the parents are unable to furnish the said security, the securities shall be deposited, or, at the request of the parents, shall be converted into other securities or placed productively, with the possible security, and the parents shall receive the income from the same.