õigusjärgselt

Õigusjärgselt is an Estonian legal term that translates to "legitimately" or "successively" in English. It refers to a situation where a right or title is transferred from one person or entity to another in a legally recognized manner. This transfer can occur through various legal mechanisms, such as inheritance, sale, gift, or court order. The core concept is that the new holder of the right or title has acquired it through a valid legal process, inheriting the same rights and obligations as the previous holder.

The term is often used in contexts involving property law, inheritance law, and state succession. For instance, when a country is re-established or its government changes, the new government may claim to be the "õigusjärgselt" successor to the previous state, inheriting its international rights and obligations. Similarly, in inheritance, an heir is the "õigusjärgselt" successor to the deceased's estate. The validity of the succession is crucial, as it determines the legal standing of the new rights holder. This means that all legal formalities and requirements must be met for the transfer to be considered legitimate. The principle ensures continuity and legal certainty in the transfer of rights and responsibilities.