pärinemise

Pärinemine, also known as "pärandamine" or "pärandamine õigusega", is a legal process in Estonia that allows individuals to transfer their property to another person upon their death. This process is governed by the Estonian Civil Code and is designed to ensure that the deceased's property is distributed according to their wishes, or in accordance with the law if no will is present.

The process of pärinemine begins with the death of the individual. The person responsible for the deceased's estate, known as the executor, is appointed to manage the estate and distribute the property. The executor must first notify the relevant authorities and publish a notice in the local newspaper to inform potential heirs of the deceased's death and the opening of the estate.

Once the executor has been appointed and the notice has been published, the estate is opened, and the executor begins the process of identifying and notifying potential heirs. Heirs can be individuals who have a legal claim to the deceased's property, such as family members, spouses, or children. The executor must also notify the State Revenue Service and the National Land Board if the estate includes real property or land.

The executor is responsible for managing the estate and distributing the property according to the deceased's wishes, as outlined in their will, or according to the law if no will is present. The executor must also pay any outstanding debts and taxes from the estate before distributing the remaining property to the heirs.

Pärinemine is an important legal process in Estonia that ensures the orderly and fair distribution of property upon the death of an individual. It is designed to protect the interests of both the deceased and their heirs, and to provide a mechanism for the transfer of property in a transparent and accountable manner.