{"id":6642,"date":"2020-01-29T13:49:07","date_gmt":"2020-01-29T11:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/?page_id=6642"},"modified":"2026-03-16T10:16:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T08:16:17","slug":"testament","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/testamentti\/","title":{"rendered":"Last will and testament"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_5 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--0e6b2603-537f-4c46-b342-f2a76e853477\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>Last will and testament<\/h1>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2>There are many different kinds of wills.<\/h2>\n<p><strong>A will can be, for example:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/medieval-testament\/\">mutual testament<\/a><\/li>\n<li>testament of title<\/li>\n<li>testament of tenure<\/li>\n<li>testament of access<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>It pays to make a will carefully<\/h2>\n<p>A will is an excellent way to anticipate and plan how and to whom your assets will pass after your death. A well thought-out and carefully drafted will is likely to enable you to <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/how-does-inheritance-division-happen\/\">an amicable distribution of inheritance<\/a> in the future. The will should also state whether it excludes the spouse of the deceased's spouse.<\/p>\n<p>A will is a way of preparing for different situations and also of making sure that your assets go to the people or bodies you want them to go to.<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2>A will-related question for you:<\/h2>\n<p>It's worth taking a moment to think about how and to whom your assets will go according to the law if no will has been made. Who would inherit you under the law?<br \/>You can then consider whether this corresponds to <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/succession_information_packet\/\">the legal order of succession<\/a> your own wishes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Wills and inheritance tax<strong><br \/><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/inheritance-tax\/\">Preparing for inheritance tax<\/a> is also a good reason to make a will. A will can be used to provide separately for the transfer of ownership, control and profit of property to different persons. This can be advantageous from a tax point of view. It is therefore important to consider the tax consequences when considering the content of a will. The testator may also have other objectives to take into account and may simply <a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/reduce-inheritance-tax-with-a-will\/\">from a tax perspective<\/a> a will can be inconsistent in the overall scheme of things.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_5 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_0 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/amos-yrityksille-20203.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/amos-yrityksille-20203.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/amos-yrityksille-20203-1280x760.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/amos-yrityksille-20203-980x582.jpg 980w, https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/amos-yrityksille-20203-480x285.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw\" class=\"et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-8293\" alt=\"Tuula Rainto\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Tuula Rainto, <a href=\"mailto:tuula.rainto@amoslaki.fi\">tuula.rainto@amoslaki.fi<\/a>, <a href=\"tel:0451115577\">045 111 5577<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/appointment-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-icon=\"\ue023\">Book a free initial assessment<\/a><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_1_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_1 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"tel:+358102995090\" data-icon=\"\uf879\">Call us 010 299 5090<\/a><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_testimonial_0 et_pb_testimonial et_pb_testimonial_no_image et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_testimonial_inner\"><div class=\"et_pb_testimonial_description\"><div class=\"et_pb_testimonial_description_inner\"><div class=\"et_pb_testimonial_content\"><p>\u201dWe updated the mutual will and at the same time we made the trust deeds. At the same time, we were able to influence inheritance tax planning ourselves. Everything was done in one go and the atmosphere was good and relaxed.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_testimonial_author\">Lauri, 62 years old and Marja, 56 years old.<\/div><div class=\"et_pb_testimonial_meta\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--0e6b2603-537f-4c46-b342-f2a76e853477\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>Wills and succession<\/h2>\n<p>Under the Finnish inheritance system, heirs in common are entitled to a share of the estate regardless of the will. The legal portion is half of the legal inheritance of the heir at law. In order to draw up a legal portion calculation, it is necessary to have a thorough overview of the estate, as its size may be influenced by factors such as the distribution between the spouses and gifts made by the deceased during his or her lifetime.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Will and spouse, heir and legal successor<\/h2>\n<p>For example, a will can be used to secure the financial position of a spouse or common-law partner in advance and to ensure equal treatment of heirs.<\/p>\n<p>If the will has infringed the heir's share in the estate, the heir has the right to claim the share within the time limit laid down by law, despite the will. The time limit is 6 months from the date on which the heir has been informed of the will.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Will and form requirements<\/h2>\n<p>A will can be a simple document on the surface, but understanding its implications always requires the expertise of a lawyer. Words such as ownership, use or possession need to be understood by the person making the will. The law lays down strict formal requirements for a will to be valid.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Wills and Amos Law Firm<\/h2>\n<p>Our office will help to match the testator's objectives with the will and also ensure that the content of the will is in line with our client's wishes. You can also keep a duplicate of your will in our office safe. You can view our price list <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/price-list\/#hinta\">Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_2_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_2 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/en\/appointment-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-icon=\"\ue023\">Book a free initial assessment<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_3_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_3 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\" href=\"tel:+358102995090\" data-icon=\"\uf879\">Call us 010 299 5090<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_block_row\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_5 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_1 et_pb_blurb et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_content\"><div class=\"et_pb_main_blurb_image\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/amos-yrityksille-20203.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/amos-yrityksille-20203.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/amos-yrityksille-20203-1280x760.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/amos-yrityksille-20203-980x582.jpg 980w, https:\/\/amoslaki.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/amos-yrityksille-20203-480x285.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw\" class=\"et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-8293\" alt=\"Tuula Rainto\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blurb_description\"><p>Tuula Rainto, <a href=\"mailto:tuula.rainto@amoslaki.fi\">tuula.rainto@amoslaki.fi<\/a>, <a href=\"tel:0451115577\">045 111 5577<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"et_pb_testimonial_1 et_pb_testimonial et_pb_testimonial_no_image et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_testimonial_inner\"><div class=\"et_pb_testimonial_description\"><div class=\"et_pb_testimonial_description_inner\"><div class=\"et_pb_testimonial_content\"><p>\u201dWe updated the mutual will and at the same time we made the trust deeds. 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