elatusvahendid

Elatusvahendid is an Estonian term meaning means of subsistence or livelihood. It refers to the resources a person has at their disposal to cover basic living costs, including both income and assets that can be used to meet daily needs.

The concept covers a broad range of sources. Regular income such as wages, salaries, pensions, unemployment benefits, and other transfers is included, as well as non-regular or potential sources like capital income, savings, rental income, and property. It can also involve obligations and support from others, such as alimony and child support, or gifts and transfers from family.

In law and social policy, elatusvahendid are used to assess financial capacity and to determine eligibility for welfare, social assistance, or other benefits. They may influence calculations of support obligations in family law, or the level of state assistance available to an individual or a household. Assessments typically consider both current income and realizable assets, and may differentiate between ongoing resources and one-time amounts.

The term is commonly encountered in administrative procedures, budgeting, and legal contexts where a person’s ability to sustain themselves or to support dependents must be evaluated. Overall, elatusvahendid emphasizes that both earnings and accumulated resources contribute to a person’s capacity to maintain a basic standard of living.