pesänhoitajia
Pesänhoitajia are individuals appointed by a court to manage the estate of a deceased person, known as the testator. This role is typically undertaken when a person dies without a will or when the appointed executor is unable or unwilling to serve. The primary responsibility of a pesänhoitaja is to administer the estate according to the relevant laws and the wishes of the deceased, as far as they can be ascertained.
The duties of a pesänhoitaja are extensive and include locating and inventorying all assets of the estate,
Furthermore, a pesänhoitaja must ensure that the estate is distributed to the rightful heirs or beneficiaries.