PELAKSANAAN PEMBAGIAN HARTA WARIS SESUAI HUKUM ADAT DI KAMPUNG BIBIOSI KABUPATEN KEEROM PROVINSI PAPUA

This legal paper explains the system of distribution of inheritance assets in Bibiosi Village, Keerom Regency, Papua Province. Where the system of distribution of customary inheritance in Bibiosi Village is different from other customary laws. The author aims to understand how the system of inheritance distribution procedures is based on customary law and what is the role of Customary Institutions in the distribution of inheritance procedures and if there are conflicts during the inheritance distribution process. The research method used in this study is empirical research which not only discusses theories about customary inheritance law, but the author examines directly and observes what happens according to the conditions in Bibiosi village. The data sources of this study are primary data and secondary data. Then the data collection technique carried out by the author is by conducting interviews and literature studies. Based on the results of research and discussion on the system of procedures for the distribution of customary inheritance in Bibiosi Village, that is, indigenous people adhere to a patrilineal system where heirs fall to the eldest son and daughter cannot be heirs. However, if the heir has no male heirs, the estate can pass to the eldest daughter, and the eldest daughter can get a share of the estate if the son has a desire to give part of the estate to his sister. Meanwhile, the role of customary institutions as someone who is appointed to be a witness in the process of distributing inheritance and serves as a mediator or mediator in case of disputes.