Family and inheritance lawLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: LT00FO30
Credits
5 op
Objective
You can describe the Finnish family and inheritance law system.
You can list and explain the rights and obligations of spouses.
You can describe the legal position of children in family law.
You can explain the rules of succession and perform a simple division of property and inheritance distribution.
You can explain how inheritance tax is determined.
You can draft a simple will and power of attorney for guardianship.
You can explain the concept of guardianship.
Content
What are the rights and obligations of spouses?
How are a child’s paternity, residence, custody, and maintenance determined?
How is property divided when cohabitation, a registered partnership, or marriage ends?
What is the order of succession, and how can it be deviated from?
How is inheritance tax determined?
What does guardianship mean?