Legal notice

Legal notice

In principle, the heir is always entitled to a share of the inheritance. If this right has been ignored in the will, the claim to the legal share must be made in writing to the legatee. The claim must be made within six months of the date on which the...
Who will inherit according to the laws of Finland

Who will inherit according to the laws of Finland

The order of inheritance tells who inherits the deceased person. The testator can change the order of inheritance provided that he or she has made a will. However, child or grandchild always has the right to receive half of the inheritance they would have received if...
Difficult partner in an estate and distribution of inheritance

Difficult partner in an estate and distribution of inheritance

The partners in an estate can manage the estate jointly, which is called joint administration of the estate. In this case, the partners must jointly manage the estate and take decisions by common consent. The distribution of the estate should also be agreed between the partners...
Is there a dispute in the estate?

Is there a dispute in the estate?

Is there a disagreement over the administration or distribution of the estate? If so, you can apply for a court-appointed administrator. There may be friction between the partners in the estate over the administration and distribution of the estate. The disagreement may...
Information package on the order of inheritance

Information package on the order of inheritance

The order of succession tells you who inherits the property. The testator can change the legal order of succession by making a will. However, the heirs of the next of kin are always entitled to half of the inheritance they would have received if there had been no will....
Inheritance Register

Inheritance Register

Once the will has been drawn up and the estate's debts have been paid, the estate can be divided. A document called the deed of distribution of the estate or the deed of distribution of the estate must be drawn up. The deceased's succession...