pesänjakajan

Pesänjakaja is a Finnish legal term referring to an administrator appointed to divide the estate of a deceased person among their heirs. This process is known as pesänjako. When a person dies, their assets and liabilities form an estate. If there are multiple heirs, the estate must be divided fairly according to Finnish inheritance law.

The pesänjakaja is typically appointed by a notary public (maistraatti) or, if the heirs cannot agree, by a court. The appointed pesänjakaja is usually a lawyer or a certified estate administrator. Their primary role is to ensure that the division of the estate is conducted impartially and in accordance with the law.

The pesänjakaja's duties include identifying all assets and debts of the deceased, valuing the estate, and preparing a formal division proposal. This proposal outlines how each heir will receive their share of the inheritance. The pesänjakaja facilitates meetings with the heirs to discuss the proposal and resolve any disputes that may arise. If an agreement is reached, the division is finalized. If disagreements persist, the pesänjakaja may need to seek further court intervention. The pesänjakaja is entitled to remuneration for their work, which is typically paid from the estate.