Mar 5, 2024
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...
Jun 20, 2023
The inheritance tax rate rises progressively, so the more inheritance you receive, the higher the percentage of your inheritance you have to pay tax on. An inheritance can be money, shares, a share in a dwelling, a cottage, a forest or land, anything. The value of what you inherit is added together...
Apr 25, 2023
Insurance and savings contracts, also known as investment instruments, can affect both the distribution of the deceased's estate and taxation. There are many different types of insurance contracts and investment instruments on the market and these contracts...
Jan 19, 2022
Inheritance tax can make use of tax planning. This article focuses on the tax aspects of the inherited dwelling or property. Inheritance tax in Finland is one of the highest in Europe Finland pays high taxes. In the international...
Nov 1, 2021
Make a power of attorney, because then you decide how your affairs are managed and which of your loved ones will take care of them. If you don't have a power of attorney, in the worst case, your interests may be looked after by a public guardian,...
Mar 10, 2021
The spouses can jointly withdraw from the marriage contract. You will have to make a new prenuptial agreement in which you agree to cancel your previous prenuptial agreement. Both spouses' consent is therefore required to cancel the prenuptial agreement. How can I cancel a prenuptial agreement? This...