Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 614
614. (1) Where the testator has no descendants or spouse, he
may dispose by universal or singular title of the whole of his estate
in favour of any person capab le of receiving under a will.
(2) Where the testator has descendants or a spouse, the
disposable portion of his estate shall be that which remains af ter
deducting such share as is due to the said descendants or spous e
under any of the provisions of articles 615 to 653.
*For the application of this provision see article 4 of Act V of 1993.
CIVIL CODE [CAP. 16. 171
Substituted by:
XVIII.2004.57.
OF THE RESERVED PORTION AND DISHERISON
Reserved portion.
Substituted by:
XVIII.2004.58.
Amended by:
XV .2012.23.
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