Alqanoni

Family Law

Art. 177
Status unknownSaudi ArabiaRegulation

Issued by Ministry of Investment (misa.gov.sa)

1. In case of multiple wills, a will shall not be deemed a rescission of a prior will, unless the rescission is declared by the testator. Any person with interest may establish such rescission. 2. Subject to Article 190 of this Law, in case of multiple unspecified bequests the value of which exceeds one-third of the estate’s value, the shortage shall be incurred by all legatees in proportion to their shares. If the bequests are specified, the shortage shall equally affect all legatees, unless the testator provides otherwise.

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