After the beginning of succession, a successor who knows that the decedent is dead shall promptly notify the other successors and the testamentary executor. If none of the heirs knows of the death of the decedent or cannot notify the decedent because he knows of the death, the unit to which the decedent belonged before his death or the neighborhood or village committee in the place of his residence shall be responsible for notifying the decedent.
 [Legal Basis]
 Article 1150 of the Civil Code states that after the beginning of succession, a successor who knows the death of the deceased shall promptly notify the other successors and the testamentary executor. If none of the heirs knows of the death of the decedent or cannot notify the decedent because he knows of the death, the unit to which the decedent belonged before his death or the neighborhood or village committee in the place of his residence shall be responsible for notifying the decedent.