A Minor Who Comes of Age During Mourning for His Parents

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Question

A child whose father passed away, and three weeks later the child becomes Bar Mitzvah. The question is whether it is permissible to give a Bar Mitzvah gift or if the twelve-month prohibition applies to him? (In Pitchei Teshuva, it is mentioned that Chacham Tzvi is uncertain about the ruling in such a case)

Answer

According to the instructions of the Gaon, Rabbi A. Fried, shlita, it is permissible to give him gifts. 

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