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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...
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 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
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
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?
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 (“perukirja)? A Deed of Estate Inventory (“Deed”) is a summary of all the deceased’s assets and liabilities and...
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
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...
Consider these when making your gift book
Christmas is coming and loved ones are thinking about what to give each other for Christmas. Some families are thinking about donating their possessions. I've put together an information pack below on how to make a gift. There is no obligation to accept a gift and in some cases...
Who is allowed to read my work emails?
The email made available to the employee is a tool. The employer may require that the work email is used only for work-related matters. Nevertheless, the following applies to work e-mail