pärimisõigusega

Pärimisõigusega refers to the legal framework governing inheritance and succession in Estonia. It outlines the rules by which a person's property, rights, and obligations are transferred to their heirs after their death. This body of law is primarily codified in the Law of Succession Act (Pärimisseadus).

The Estonian legal system recognizes both testamentary succession, where a deceased person leaves a will (testament) specifying how their assets should be distributed, and intestate succession, where the law dictates the distribution of assets in the absence of a valid will. Intestate succession follows a specific order of heirs, typically starting with descendants, then parents, siblings, and other relatives in a predefined order.

Key aspects of pärimisõigusega include the definition of heirs, the types of property that can be inherited, the procedures for accepting or renouncing an inheritance, and the potential for forced heirship in certain circumstances. The process generally involves the notification of heirs, the inventory of the estate, and the formal transfer of ownership. It is a complex area of law designed to ensure a fair and orderly distribution of a deceased person's assets and liabilities.