Clear answers to questions about genealogy reports, estate inventory and Finnish authorities.
A comprehensive guide to estate inventory: genealogy report, heirs, inheritance tax, required documents, deadlines and costs — all on one page.
Read the guide →Parties to the estate under the Finnish Code of Inheritance: direct descendants, surviving spouse, testamentary beneficiaries. Joint administration and how heirs are identified.
Read the article →Tax-free threshold rose to 30,000 €. Tax Classes I and II, tax brackets, deductions and practical calculation examples.
Read the article →Can you compile the genealogy report yourself? Yes — but it is more complex than most expect. An honest comparison of both options.
Read the article →Complete list of all documents: genealogy report, official certificates, life certificates — and where to order each one.
Read the article →Service fee is 79 € — but why can't authority fees be quoted in advance? An open explanation of everything.
Read the article →EVL delivers in 2–3 weeks, DVV in 2–6 weeks. Realistic delivery times from all authorities and what they mean for the estate inventory deadline.
Read the article →The correct registry keeper depends on the person's life history. We explain all registry keepers' roles clearly.
Read the article →The genealogy report is the key document for estate inventory. Learn what it contains, where to order it, how long it takes and how to order from abroad.
Read the article →What a genealogical report is, why it is needed for estate inventory, where to order one and what it costs. Complete guide on one page.
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