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...
Deed of the Estate Inventory in Finland?

Deed of the Estate Inventory in Finland?

The Deed must, without exception, be submitted to Tax authorities within three (3) months after the person's death. What is the Deed of Estate Inventory (“Deed of Succession“)? A Deed of Estate Inventory (”Deed") is a summary of all the deceased's assets and liabilities...
Appointing a liquidator for a deceased person's estate

Appointing a liquidator for a deceased person's estate

Administration of the estate and administrator The estate may be administered by an administrator if one of the partners in the estate so requests. Usually, an administrator is requested when there is a dispute about the administration of the estate. The court will appoint...
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...