arvetel
Arvetel is a legal term used in several Nordic and Baltic language contexts to describe the process by which a deceased person’s property and obligations are transferred to heirs and beneficiaries. The term roughly corresponds to concepts such as inheritance administration or probate in English, and it is closely related to wills, estates, and succession.
Etymology and usage notes: The word is typically derived from a verb meaning “to inherit” (arve) with
Scope: Arvetel covers both testate arrangements (where a will directs the distribution of assets) and intestate
Process and administration: After death, an estate inventory is prepared, creditors are paid, and distributions are
Legal framework: Rules and procedures vary by jurisdiction, reflecting civil-law or common-law traditions. In many systems,