State Act

Portuguese Civil Code, 1867

Article 189 – Intimation of demise of person leaving minor heirs – Upon the death of any person whose heirs are minors, absentees or incapable of administering their properties, the one who becomes the head of the family or, in his/her absence, any person who was residing with the deceased, shall inform the Curator of Orphans within the time limit of ten days failing which the defaulter shall be liable to a fine ranging from five thousand “reis” to one hundred thousand “reis”.