Is zakat obligatory on the wealth of minor orphans, and is the intention of those caring for them to disburse zakat sufficient?

Zakat is obligatory on an orphan's wealth, and its disbursement requires intention. The guardian is responsible for the intention and disbursement on behalf of the orphan. The guardian of an orphan's wealth must disburse the Zakat immediately when it becomes due, and it is not permissible to delay it until the orphan reaches maturity.