State Act

Portuguese Civil Code, 1867

Article 197 – Appointment of guardian or administrator by third person – Persons who have left to the minor any inheritance or legacy may appoint a guardian for him/her, if the father or the mother have not done so, and if the said inheritance or legacy is of greater value than his/her current property. Such an appointment will however depend upon the approval of the family council. § Sole paragraph – However, the person who, by a will, has left some assets to the minor may appoint, in any case, a special administrator for the said assets, until he/she reaches the age of majority.