pesänselvityksestä

Pesänselvitys is a Finnish legal term referring to the process of settling an estate after a person's death. It is a formal procedure that aims to determine the deceased person's assets and debts, identify the heirs, and distribute the remaining property according to Finnish law or the deceased's will.

The process typically begins with the notification of death to the local register office. An inventory of the deceased's estate, known as "kuolinpesän luettelo", must be compiled. This inventory includes all assets, such as real estate, bank accounts, investments, and personal belongings, as well as all liabilities, like outstanding loans, mortgages, and funeral expenses.

Once the inventory is complete, the heirs must decide whether to accept the estate as it is, which means they inherit both the assets and debts, or to renounce the estate, thereby avoiding responsibility for any debts. If the estate is accepted, a formal distribution of the inheritance, called "ositus" or "perinnönjako," takes place. This involves determining the share of the estate for each heir.

In cases where there are disputes among heirs or complex financial situations, a court-appointed administrator may be involved to manage the pesänselvitys. The entire process is governed by the Finnish Inheritance Act and other relevant legislation. The goal is to ensure a fair and lawful distribution of the deceased's estate to the rightful beneficiaries.