To get the best help for your situation, first answer the questions on the Preliminary questions page.
Death of a close family member
- Preliminary questions
- When a death occurs
- Property of the deceased person
- Status and livelihood of surviving close family members
- Checklist
Managing the property of the estate
Can I sell property belonging to the estate?
Yes. Estate shareholders can sell property belonging to the estate, for example, to pay debts of the deceased person. All estate shareholders must agree to the sale. This also applies to shares and funds.
The estate must pay taxes on its income, such as sales of property.
What should be taken into account in the management of the property of the estate?
Managing the property of the estate is primarily the task of the surviving spouse or a person that is otherwise best placed to manage the property.
If the estate has more than one shareholder, managing its matters is easier if the shareholders authorise one of the shareholders or somebody else to manage the estate.
Visit the website of the Digital and Population Data Services Agency to find out what should be taken into accountOpens in a new window. when the estate has underage shareholders.
If the contact details of the estate change
If the contact details of the estate change, you must
- notify the Finnish Tax Administration of the new address in writingOpens in a new window.
- redirect the mail of the estate in the electronic address change notification service of the postOpens in a new window., by phone or on a form available at service points