pesänjakajaa

Pesänjakaja is a Finnish term referring to an estate distributor or partitioner. This is a legally appointed or agreed-upon individual responsible for dividing the assets and liabilities of a deceased person's estate among their heirs. The process, known as pesänjako, is a crucial part of settling an estate after a death.

In Finland, the pesänjako can be carried out voluntarily by the heirs themselves, often with the assistance of a legal professional. However, if disagreements arise or if the heirs cannot agree on the distribution, a court may appoint a pesänjakaja. This appointed individual acts as an impartial third party to ensure a fair and legal division of the estate according to Finnish inheritance law.

The pesänjakaja's duties typically include inventorying the estate's assets and debts, determining the heirs, valuing the assets, and drafting a distribution proposal. This proposal is then presented to the heirs for their approval. If the proposal is accepted, it is finalized. In cases of continued disagreement, the pesänjakaja can make a binding decision, which can then be confirmed by the court. The role of the pesänjakaja is to facilitate a smooth and equitable resolution of the estate's affairs.