DODOMA, Aug. 4 -- FAMILIES have been urged to prioritise writing wills as a proactive step to avoid inheritance disputes, which often create lasting divisions after the death of a parent or spouse.

Despite ongoing aware ness efforts, the practice of will writing remains low across many communities, partly due to cultural per ceptions and a lack of legal education.

The Assistant Director for Public Legal Services in the Ministry of Constitu tion and Legal Affairs, Mr Abdulrahman Mshamu, said many families continue to ignore the significance of wills, with some perceiving the act as inviting death.

“Writing a will is not about anticipating death—it is a legal safeguard. Many inheritance problems could be avoided if people pre...