Pesänhoitaja
Pesänhoitaja is a Finnish legal term for a person appointed by a court to administer and safeguard an estate during probate or bankruptcy. The role is to ensure orderly management of assets, protect against deterioration or loss, and oversee the lawful settlement of debts and distributions to heirs or creditors.
In the context of inheritance, pesänhoitaja is appointed in probate proceedings by the district court when
In bankruptcy proceedings, the pesänhoitaja administers the bankruptcy estate, collects assets, realizes them, and distributes proceeds
Compensation typically comes from the estate, and the pesänhoitaja may be held liable for mismanagement or