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Can a prenuptial agreement be withdrawn?
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...
Know your fundamental rights
The Constitution safeguards fundamental rights Many of the debates currently taking place in public and private may touch on issues of faith, sexual orientation, gender, age and sometimes criminal liability. The Finnish Constitution guarantees certain...
Why was Amos Law Firm born?
Olen suhteellisen kokenut yritysjuristi. Huomasin nopeasti viimeisten muutaman vuoden aikana muutoksen voiman, jolla erityisesti työkaverit lähestyivät minua. He - siistijästä toimitusjohtajaan - tulivat luokseni kertoen tarvitsevansa hieman lainopillista apua...
When should you draw up a trust deed?
It's a good idea to draw up a power of attorney when the weather is good! Life can have unexpected moments, and it's good if your loved ones know where to find your letter of interest and what to do. With a trust deed, you plan and decide in advance...
What are the special arrangements for a public event for less than 500 people in Corona?
From 1 June, special arrangements may be made for public events for up to 500 people indoors and in regionally limited outdoor areas. Information is available in dribs and drabs from a wide range of sources. I am often told in the business world: ”Keep it short and to the point...
Is it worth it to pass on a summer cottage to the next generation?
A summer cottage can be donated during your lifetime to your children or grandchildren. Making a gift during your own lifetime is an effective way to save on inheritance and gift taxes. You can donate less than €5,000 without paying gift tax You can donate a summer cottage in parts tax-free, provided you do it once...
Household deduction on your tax return. Remember to report!
The household deduction is €2,400 for the 2019 tax year. Remember to report! The tax authorities will deduct the amount directly from your taxes. The deadlines for filing your tax return are 5.5., 12.5. or 19.5. What is the household deduction? When you buy services for your home or holiday home, you can deduct...
What is the will to treat?
A care will is a document where you express your wishes in advance about your care and treatment. Due to illness, ageing or an accident, anyone can find themselves in a situation where they are unable to tell their carers or loved ones what kind of care they...
Coronavirus and the employer's right to lay-offs
Lay-offs are a way of dealing with temporary reductions in work. The impact of the coronavirus in the workplace is currently significant. Employers have almost invariably reacted to the spread of the coronavirus by restricting travel, meetings and conferences....
Is the interest rate force majeure?
Yritysten johto ja omistajat kyselevät lakimiehiltä, voisivatko yritykset vedota force majeureen, ylivoimaiseen esteeseen, joka vapauttaisi yritykset sopimusvelvoitteista koronaviruksen häiritessä merkittävästi yrityksen liiketoimintaa. "Entisenä teollisuuslakimiehenä...