{"id":4479,"date":"2019-09-09T14:29:57","date_gmt":"2019-09-09T11:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/?page_id=4479"},"modified":"2026-03-16T11:03:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T09:03:05","slug":"current-affairs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/ajankohtaista\/","title":{"rendered":"LATEST NEWS"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module et_pb_text_align_center\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1><strong>LATEST NEWS<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>On this page, we keep you up to date with Amos news and legislation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_search_0 et_pb_search et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><form class=\"et_pb_searchform\" method=\"get\" role=\"search\" action=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/\" data-trp-original-action=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/\"><div><label class=\"screen-reader-text\" for=\"s\">Search for:<\/label><input name=\"s\" class=\"et_pb_s\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Retrieve from \" value=\"\" \/><input name=\"et_pb_searchform_submit\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"et_search_process\" \/><input name=\"et_pb_include_pages\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"yes\" \/><input name=\"et_pb_include_posts\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"yes\" \/><input class=\"et_pb_searchsubmit\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Search\" \/><\/div><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"trp-form-language\" value=\"en\"\/><\/form><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blog_0 et_pb_blog et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_posts et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_ajax_pagination_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_posts et_grid_module\"><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_10116 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_0 post-10116 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-perinnonjako category-perunkirjoitus category-testamentti category-yksityisasiakkaat tag-kuolinpesan-jako tag-perinnonjako tag-pesanjakaja tag-pesanjakaja-karajaoikeudesta tag-pesanjakaja-kuolinpesaan tag-pesanselvittaja tag-riita-kuolinpesasssa tag-rittaa-kuolinpesassa\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/perinnonjako-ja-riita\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Peintoverotus-scaled.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" alt=\"Are we arguing about the distribution of the inheritance? The distribution of the estate can be handled by the administrator.\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Peintoverotus-scaled.jpg 479w, https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Peintoverotus-400x284.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/perinnonjako-ja-riita\/\">Division of the succession and dispute between the partners on the division of the succession\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">22.04.2026<\/span> | <span class=\"entry-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/yksityisasiakkaat\/perinnonjako\/\" rel=\"tag\">Inheritance division<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/yksityisasiakkaat\/perunkirjoitus\/\" rel=\"tag\">Probate and inheritance tax<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/yksityisasiakkaat\/testamentti\/\" rel=\"tag\">Last will and testament<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/yksityisasiakkaat\/\" rel=\"tag\">Private customers<\/a><\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_238375 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_1 post-238375 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-yksityisasiakkaat\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/kuolinpesan-kulut\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_399985504-scaled.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" alt=\"Estate expenses\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_399985504-scaled.jpg 479w, https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/shutterstock_399985504-400x284.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/kuolinpesan-kulut\/\">Estate expenses<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">21.04.2026<\/span> | <span class=\"entry-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/yksityisasiakkaat\/\" rel=\"tag\">Private customers<\/a><\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>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....<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_238371 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_2 post-238371 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-yksityisasiakkaat\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/avopuolison-perintooikeus-avoliitossa\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Lakikirjoja-2.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" alt=\"Unmarried partner&#039;s inheritance rights\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Lakikirjoja-2.jpg 479w, https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Lakikirjoja-2-400x284.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/avopuolison-perintooikeus-avoliitossa\/\">Unmarried partner's inheritance rights<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">04.05.2026<\/span> | <span class=\"entry-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/yksityisasiakkaat\/\" rel=\"tag\">Private customers<\/a><\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>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...<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_13599 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_3 post-13599 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-oikeudenkaynti category-pahoinpitely category-rikosasiat\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/rikosprosessi-ja-rikosasiat\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChatGPT-Image-23.-marrask.-2025-klo-19.53.21.png\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" alt=\"Criminal matters and criminal procedure\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChatGPT-Image-23.-marrask.-2025-klo-19.53.21.png 479w, https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ChatGPT-Image-23.-marrask.-2025-klo-19.53.21-400x284.png 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/rikosprosessi-ja-rikosasiat\/\">Criminal matters and criminal procedure<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">23.11.2025<\/span> | <span class=\"entry-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/riita-asiat-ja-oikeudenkaynnit\/oikeudenkaynti\/\" rel=\"tag\">The trial<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/pahoinpitely\/\" rel=\"tag\">Assault<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/rikosasiat\/\" rel=\"tag\">Criminal matters<\/a><\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>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\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_13347 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_4 post-13347 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-lapsiasiat tag-isyyden-tunnustaminen\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/isyyden-tunnustaminen-eli-vanhemmuuden-vahvistaminen\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Perunkirjoitus-scaled.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" alt=\"Recognition of paternity, i.e. confirmation of parenthood\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Perunkirjoitus-scaled.jpg 479w, https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Perunkirjoitus-400x284.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/isyyden-tunnustaminen-eli-vanhemmuuden-vahvistaminen\/\">Recognition of paternity, i.e. confirmation of parenthood<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">13.10.2025<\/span> | <span class=\"entry-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/lapsiasiat\/\" rel=\"tag\">Children's issues<\/a><\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>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\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_13345 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_5 post-13345 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-lapsiasiat tag-huoltajuudesta-luopuminen tag-lapsen-oikeus-elatukseen tag-paatos-tuomioistuimessa tag-sopimus-lastenvalvojalla tag-yhteishuoltajuus\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/huoltajuudesta-luopuminen\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2476731345-scaled.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" alt=\"Custody of a child is a right and an obligation under Finnish law.\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2476731345-scaled.jpg 479w, https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2476731345-400x284.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/huoltajuudesta-luopuminen\/\">Can custody of a child be relinquished - and when can it be relinquished?<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">17.09.2025<\/span> | <span class=\"entry-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/lapsiasiat\/\" rel=\"tag\">Children's issues<\/a><\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>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 \u2013 or can they lose it against their will? Here\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_13343 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_6 post-13343 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-lapsen-huolto category-lapsiasiat category-lapsiriidan-sovittelu category-yksityisasiakkaat tag-huoltajuudesta-sopiminen tag-huoltajuuskiista tag-lahestymiskielto tag-lahivahnemmuus tag-tuomioistuinsovittelu\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/huoltajuuskiista\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2329562521-scaled.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" alt=\"A custody dispute can arise in many situations.\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2329562521-scaled.jpg 479w, https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2329562521-400x284.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/huoltajuuskiista\/\">Where to get help with custody disputes?<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">17.09.2025<\/span> | <span class=\"entry-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/lapsiasiat\/lapsen-huolto\/\" rel=\"tag\">Child care<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/lapsiasiat\/\" rel=\"tag\">Children's issues<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/lapsiasiat\/lapsiriidan-sovittelu\/\" rel=\"tag\">Mediation of a child dispute<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/yksityisasiakkaat\/\" rel=\"tag\">Private customers<\/a><\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>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...<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_13341 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_7 post-13341 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-elatusapu category-lapsen-huolto category-lapsiasiat category-tietopankki category-yksityisasiakkaat tag-etavanhempi tag-huoltajuussopimus tag-lapsen-etu tag-lapsen-huolto tag-lapsen-tapaamisoikeus tag-vuoroasuminen\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/lapsen-tapaamisoikeus\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2509496259-scaled.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" alt=\"The child&#039;s right of access protects the child&#039;s right to see his or her parent.\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2509496259-scaled.jpg 479w, https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2509496259-400x284.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/lapsen-tapaamisoikeus\/\">Right of access to a child - how to agree on access rights for a parent at a distance?<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">04.05.2026<\/span> | <span class=\"entry-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/lapsiasiat\/elatusapu\/\" rel=\"tag\">Child support<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/lapsiasiat\/lapsen-huolto\/\" rel=\"tag\">Child care<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/lapsiasiat\/\" rel=\"tag\">Children's issues<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/tietopankki\/\" rel=\"tag\">Data bank<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/yksityisasiakkaat\/\" rel=\"tag\">Private customers<\/a><\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>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...<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_13267 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_8 post-13267 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-lakiosa category-perinnonjako category-perunkirjoitus-2 category-perunkirjoitus category-testamentti tag-haltuunotto tag-kuolinpesan-haltuun-ottaminen tag-lasiosa tag-osakkaiden-vastuu tag-perinnonjako tag-pesanselvitys tag-ulosmittaus tag-ylivelkaisuus\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/pesanselvitys\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pesanselvitys.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" alt=\"Insolvency proceedings\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pesanselvitys.jpg 479w, https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pesanselvitys-400x284.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/pesanselvitys\/\">Insolvency proceedings<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">24.08.2025<\/span> | <span class=\"entry-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/yksityisasiakkaat\/lakiosa\/\" rel=\"tag\">Legal section<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/yksityisasiakkaat\/perinnonjako\/\" rel=\"tag\">Inheritance division<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/yksityisasiakkaat\/perunkirjoitus-2\/\" rel=\"tag\">Deed of inventory<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/yksityisasiakkaat\/perunkirjoitus\/\" rel=\"tag\">Probate and inheritance tax<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/yksityisasiakkaat\/testamentti\/\" rel=\"tag\">Last will and testament<\/a><\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>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\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_13247 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_9 post-13247 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-testamentti tag-kuolinpesan-osakkaat tag-perintoverot tag-testamentti tag-yleistestamentti\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/yleistestamentti\/\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lakikirjoja.jpg\" width=\"400\" height=\"284\" alt=\"What is a universal will?\" class=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lakikirjoja.jpg 479w, https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Lakikirjoja-400x284.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width:479px) 479px, 100vw\" \/><span data-icon=\"\ue050\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/yleistestamentti\/\">What is a universal will?<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><span class=\"published\">15.08.2025<\/span> | <span class=\"entry-categories\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/category\/yksityisasiakkaat\/testamentti\/\" rel=\"tag\">Last will and testament<\/a><\/span><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>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...<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><div class=\"pagination clearfix\">\n\t<div class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4479\/page\/2\/?et_blog\" >&laquo; Older Entries<\/a><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"alignright\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4479","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Ajankohtaista &#8211; Asianajotoimisto Amos<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/current-affairs\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Ajankohtaista &#8211; 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