restformuen
Restformuen is a term that appears in some Nordic contexts to describe the portion of an individual's fortune that remains after obligations such as debts, taxes, and specified bequests have been settled. In everyday language it is often equated with the estate residue that is available for distribution to heirs or other beneficiaries once earmarked gifts are satisfied.
Etymology and usage: The word combines rest, meaning remainder, with formuen, meaning wealth or fortune. It is
Legal and financial context: In estate planning, the restformuen represents assets left after debts, taxes, funeral
Examples: A will grants specific gifts to individuals and charities; the restformuen includes the remaining real
Notes: Restformuen is not a universal or formal term; readers are more likely to encounter the concept