DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 11 -- INHERITANCE right stems out of death. Customarily, when a person passes away, those surviving him have the responsibility of burying the body according to the customs, traditions, or faith that the deceased followed during his lifetime.

Legally however, it is the duty of the administrator to cover the costs of burying a deceased through his estate but practically costs are covered by the society.

After the burial, it is tradition for most Tanzanian societies to hold a family or clan meeting to discuss family matters.

Issues that are commonly discussed, among other things include, identifying deceaseds properties, identifying of heirs, debts and propose a fit person to administer his estate.

If the deceased di...