Perintäkirjeissä

Perintäkirjeissä refers to the wills and testaments in Finnish law. A will is a legal document in which a person, known as the testator, expresses their wishes regarding the disposition of their property after their death. In Finland, wills are governed by the Wills Act, which outlines the requirements and formalities for creating a valid will.

There are two main types of wills in Finnish law: holographic wills and codicillary wills. A holographic will is written entirely by the testator's own hand and does not need to be witnessed. A codicillary will, on the other hand, is written by the testator or with their dictation and must be witnessed by at least two individuals who are not beneficiaries under the will.

Wills in Finland must be in writing and signed by the testator. The will must also be dated and must clearly express the testator's intentions regarding the distribution of their property. If a will is not properly executed, it may be deemed invalid by the courts.

The Wills Act also provides for the possibility of a will being revoked or amended. A will can be revoked by the testator before their death, and a codicillary will can be amended by the testator or with their dictation and the necessary witnesses.

In addition to wills, Finnish law also recognizes the concept of intestacy, which refers to the situation where a person dies without having made a valid will. In such cases, the distribution of the deceased's property is determined by the Intestate Succession Act, which provides for a specific order of distribution to the deceased's closest relatives.

Overall, perintäkirjeissä plays a crucial role in Finnish inheritance law, ensuring that the wishes of the deceased are respected and that their property is distributed according to the law.