West Manggarai Customary Law in Settlement of Inheritance
West Manggarai Customary Law in Settlement of Inheritance The West Manggarai community is deeply rooted in rich customs and cultural practices, particularly in the preservation of traditional inheritance distribution to both sons and daughters. Within Manggarai culture, parents share various assets with their biological children, including land, wild oxen, buffalo, fields, and rice fields. However, the dynamics of inheritance distribution are evolving with the increasing population, the impact of globalization, advancements in technology, and shifts in legal policies, particularly those related to inheritance laws in Indonesia. This research employs a qualitative approach with a normative juridical perspective and case studies. Traditional leaders, religious figures, youth leaders, community leaders, and village officials are key subjects in this study. Data collection methods encompass observation, interviews, surveys, and literature studies, with interactive descriptive analysis