Estates and inheritance law
We handle family and inheritance law assignments for private individuals with a legally precise and comprehensive approach. We prepare documents that suit the client’s needs – such as wills, power of attorneys and marriage contracts – while ensuring that the client understands the meaning of the documents in different situations.
We also assist in estate-related procedures, such as probate, partition and inheritance distribution assignments, and the planning and implementation of generational changes in family companies. In connection with assignments, we ensure that asset transfers are optimally implemented in accordance with the applicable tax legislation and the client’s goals.
International inheritance matters
Our special expertise includes international inheritance matters. require special expertise. In situations where the estate includes assets abroad, it is necessary to determine which country's legislation applies and in what order the obligations should be fulfilled. In an international inheritance matter, simply handling the process in one country is not enough; the estate must be settled and the inheritance distributed separately in each country.
The most typical cases we handle are situations where the deceased has assets in both Finland and abroad, such as in Spain. In such cases, we take care of the inheritance processes in both countries in parallel from start to finish, following the deadlines and requirements of the legislation of each country.
It is often advisable to prepare in advance for foreign inheritance matters with a will and, if necessary, a marriage contract. This ensures not only that your own will is carried out, but also that the inheritance process runs smoothly and that risks are managed.