Changes In The Inheritance System Of Pusako Tinggi Assets And Their Impact On The Minangkabau Traditional Inheritance System

Abstract

This study analyzes changes in the inheritance system of Pusako Tinggi assets and their impact on the Minangakabau customary inheritance system. As empirical legal research, it addresses the changes in the behavior of the Minangkabau indigenous people related to inheritance in Pusako Tinggi assets. To gain a better understanding of the main problem, philosophical, sociological, and case approaches were used. Data were collected by observation, interview, and document study, and they were analyzed in a descriptive-qualitative manner with an inductive conclusion. The results of the study revealed that the following factors caused some changes in the inheritance system of Pusako Tinggi assets in the Minangkabau indigenous people: (1). The influence of the Islamic inheritance system; (2) Registration and Granting of Higher Inheritance Rights; (3) Pusako Tinggi land trade; (4) The weakening power of mamak. Changes in the inheritance system for Pusako Tinggi assets in the Minangkabau people have an impact on: (1) elimination of nephews’ inheritance rights; (2) changes in Mamak’s responsibilities; (3) no addition of pusako tinggi; (4) the development of migratory culture; (5) the use of Pusako Tinggi land for investment.