How to make a last will and testament in Finland

How to make a last will and testament in Finland

Last will and testament According to the laws of Finland the primary heirs are the deceased's children, stepchildren, adopted children and their children. If the deceased has not any of the above, the inheritors will be the spouse, parents and the siblings, or their...
Inheritance division

Inheritance division

The heirs may distribute the estate in any way they wish, provided that certain matters have been settled before the distribution. Do I have to register my succession before the distribution of the estate? The deceased's will must be drawn up before the distribution of the estate. In the distribution of the estate, the deceased...
What is pre-inheritance?

What is pre-inheritance?

An inheritance is a gift from the deceased to his or her heir during his or her lifetime. After the death of the donor, this gift becomes an anticipated inheritance, since, unlike normal gifts, anticipated gifts are taken into account in the distribution of the estate. An anticipated inheritance ensures that...
Who are the partners in the estate, i.e. the heirs?

Who are the partners in the estate, i.e. the heirs?

The succession consists of the partners in the estate. The members of the estate are the heirs, the beneficiaries of a general will and the widow. The estate is therefore an association between the partners until the estate ceases to exist. A person can also be a partner in a succession in a...
What is a widow's tasinkoprivilegi?

What is a widow's tasinkoprivilegi?

The widow's equalisation privilege refers to the right of the widow not to pass on the equalisation to the heirs of the deceased spouse. If a distribution is made after the death of a spouse and the widow owns more property than her deceased spouse, the widow is not obliged to give...