Omaisuusjärjestys

Omaisuusjärjestys refers to the Finnish legal concept of asset order or property order. It pertains to the legal framework governing how individuals and entities manage, divide, and protect their assets. This concept is fundamental in various legal contexts, including family law, inheritance law, and bankruptcy proceedings.

In family law, omaisuusjärjestys plays a crucial role in marital property regimes. Finnish law distinguishes between separate property and marital property. Upon marriage, assets owned by each spouse before the marriage generally remain their separate property, while assets acquired during the marriage are typically considered marital property, subject to division in case of divorce or death. The specific rules governing this division are part of the broader omaisuusjärjestys.

Inheritance law also heavily relies on the principles of omaisuusjärjestys. When a person dies, their assets are distributed according to their will or, in its absence, statutory inheritance rules. This distribution process involves identifying and valuing the deceased's estate and then allocating it to the heirs, all of which falls under the umbrella of omaisuusjärjestys.

Furthermore, in cases of insolvency or bankruptcy, omaisuusjärjestys dictates how a debtor's assets are managed and liquidated to satisfy creditors' claims. This involves a systematic process of identifying all assets, securing them, and distributing the proceeds in a legally prescribed order. The overall aim of omaisuusjärjestys is to ensure fairness, clarity, and legal certainty in the management and disposition of property.