Sürkivyysmenettelyt

Sürkivyysmenettelyt refers to the legal procedures and processes involved in handling matters related to inheritance and estates in Finland. This encompasses a range of actions taken after an individual's death to manage their assets and debts.

The primary goal of sürkivyysmenettelyt is to ensure that the deceased's property is distributed according to their will, if one exists, or according to Finnish inheritance law if there is no will. This typically involves identifying the heirs, assessing the deceased's estate, and settling any outstanding debts or taxes.

Key stages often include the notification of death to the relevant authorities, the preliminary investigation of the estate, and the formal division of the estate (perinnönjako). If there is a will, its validity and terms are examined. In cases of intestacy, the distribution follows the legal order of succession.

The process can involve a notary or a court, depending on the complexity of the estate and whether there are disputes among the heirs. Inheritance tax may also be a consideration, and its assessment and payment are part of the overall procedure. Sürkivyysmenettelyt aims to provide a structured and legally sound framework for transferring property from the deceased to their rightful heirs.