Pärimisjärjestus
Pärimisjärjestus, often translated as order of succession or inheritance order, refers to the legally defined hierarchy of individuals who are entitled to inherit from a deceased person's estate. This order is crucial in determining who receives the assets of the deceased when there is no valid will, or when a will does not cover all aspects of the estate. Different legal systems have varying rules for establishing this order, but common principles often prioritize close family members.
Typically, the first line of succession includes the deceased's direct descendants, such as children and grandchildren.
The principle behind pärimisjärjestus is to ensure that a deceased person's property is distributed in a manner