määräosat
Määräosat, often translated as "fixed shares" or "defined portions," is a Finnish legal concept primarily related to inheritance and property division. It refers to specific, predetermined parts or percentages of an estate that are allocated to certain individuals, typically heirs. This concept is crucial in ensuring that specific individuals receive a defined share of assets upon the death of the testator or during property division processes.
The principle of määräosat aims to provide a degree of certainty and fairness in inheritance. Instead of
In practice, identifying and quantifying määräosat involves a careful assessment of the deceased's assets and liabilities.