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Division of the succession and dispute between the partners on the division of the succession
Once the estate inventory has been completed, the division of inheritance can proceed. Any of the estate beneficiaries have the right to demand that the division of inheritance be undertaken. The starting point is that the inheritance is divided in a manner agreed upon by the estate beneficiaries themselves.
Estate expenses
When a person dies, an estate is created. The estate consists of the heirs and the deceased's assets and debts. Expenses may arise for the estate even after death. Such expenses can include, for example, the deceased's possible hospital and electricity bills....
Unmarried partner's inheritance rights
A cohabiting partner does not have a statutory right to inherit. If there is no will made in favour of the cohabiting partner, their position is unprotected. Entitled to inherit are the deceased person's direct descendants, meaning the deceased person's...
Criminal matters and criminal procedure
A criminal trial is often an exciting and even frightening experience for those involved. In a criminal trial, you will be dealing with the police, the prosecutor, and the court, and often for the first time in your life. Assisting in criminal matters requires precision, experience, and…
Recognition of paternity, i.e. confirmation of parenthood
Paternity is not merely a biological fact, but is a legal relationship with a child. Acknowledging paternity grants a child, among other things, the right to maintenance, inheritance, and contact with the father. In this article, we will explain how paternity can be acknowledged, when it arises…
Can custody of a child be relinquished - and when can it be relinquished?
In Finnish law, parental responsibility is a defined right and obligation. It means that the parent is responsible for the child's well-being, upbringing, and representation. But can a parent relinquish parental responsibility – or can they lose it against their will? Here…
Where to get help with custody disputes?
A dispute over child custody can arise during a divorce or the dissolution of a cohabiting relationship. In such cases, issues concerning the contact and maintenance of the joint children must be resolved, as both parents have the same rights and responsibilities. The child's or children's status is equal...
Right of access to a child - how to agree on access rights for a parent at a distance?
The right of child contact ensures the child's right to see the parent with whom they do not live. The right of contact enables the maintenance of a close relationship, which is part of a child's basic needs. The right of contact specifies when the child can be with the parent who lives separately, meet...
Insolvency proceedings
Topics typically associated with estate settlement include: taking possession of the estate, the probate process, wills, division of assets, prenuptial agreements, the legal portion, the sale of estate assets, estate insolvency, renouncing an inheritance, heirs' liability, the deceased and…
What is a universal will?
In a general will, the testator designates all or a certain fraction of his or her property to a specific person. In contrast, in a general will, the testator makes a general provision for his or her estate, without the will covering any...