Make a will donation to protect children
Support our organisation with a will donation. As donations are directed to a non-profit, donations are exempt from taxes. Donations will be directed to protecting children from all forms of sexual violence. We also see to it that the testator’s will is carried out as specified in the will. A will donation is used in the manner preferred by the testator and in a targeted manner, if necessary.
Protect children from all forms of sexual violence
Suojellaan Lapsia, Protect Children ry is a non-governmental organisation focusing on preventing sexual harassment, grooming and other forms of sexual violence against children in a holistic manner, by using research-based methods. We promote children's rights and support all efforts to ensure that no child becomes a victim of sexual violence.
We at Protect Children believe that a holistic approach is essential for fully protecting children from all forms of sexual violence and therefore
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our work is based on scientific research and evidence-based methods.
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we give voice to the victims and survivors so that their insights and wisdom will be heard in our society.
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the purpose of all our work is to break the silence and raise awareness of the phenomenon of sexual violence against children and to strengthen the protection of children, as well as to raise public discussion to prevent sexual violence against children.
Protect Children brings together a multidisciplinary, strong, and dedicated team of experts who work tirelessly to promote children's rights. We envision a future where no child is subjected to sexual harassment, grooming or any other form of sexual violence. We have years of expertise of national and international cooperation in preventing sexual crimes against children, especially in the online environment. We actively evaluate our methods, operations and results and improve our operations based on the results.
Support our organisation with a will donation. As donations are directed to a non-profit, donations are exempt from taxes. Donations will be directed to protecting children from all forms of sexual violence. We also see to it that the testator’s will is carried out as specified in the will. A will donation is used in the manner preferred by the testator and in a targeted manner, if necessary, e.g.,
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to promote the organisation's comprehensive work to prevent sexual violence against children.
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to support and promote our work with survivors.
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to support and promote our work with families whose children have been subjected to sexual violence.
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to support the production of preventive educational materials for children.
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to support research.
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to support the training of professionals and advocacy work.
With the help of our partner Attorneys Honkanen & Piispanen Ltd, we offer support for the planning, drafting, preservation and holding of the will. They will also help you with other matters related to inheritance law and other demanding matters, such as estate inventory, estate distribution and administration, and matters of trusteeship.
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We support people who have been subjected to sexual violence in their childhood and promote their rights in our advocacy work on national and international level. We strongly highlight their voices and wisdom as part of our advocacy work and thus have established the Our Voice Survivor Group for those who have experienced sexual violence in their childhood.
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We produce educational materials and trainings for children, young people, parents, guardians and professional educators to prevent sexual violence against children and to strengthen children's emotional and safety skills. All of our materials are based on the latest research in the field and on information gathered in other areas of our work.
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We conduct innovative offender-focused research to learn more about perpetrators of online crimes of sexual violence against children. We regularly publish reports, research articles, and blog posts on the findings of our research.
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We focus on advocacy work - the core of our work is to bring the phenomenon forward to public discussion. We strongly advocate both nationally and internationally for more effective measures for protecting children and strengthening the rights of children, victims, and families.
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We train teachers, authorities, and professionals who work with children as well as parents. We also provide training and consultations for professionals in the field to prevent trauma and secondary traumatisation.
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A will allows you to express your own will and ensures that your will is respected after your passing. By making a will, you can secure the future of your family and loved ones. The will allows you to give clear instructions to future generations on how you want your estate to be used. With a will, you can also have influence on the amount of inheritance tax.
However, your direct heirs are always entitled to their compulsory legal portion of an inheritance. The legal portion is half of the estate. If you do not have inheritors, your estate will be transferred directly to the state if you have not made a will. The entire estate can only be bequeathed if you do not have children or other direct heirs. With your will, you can support those who are not part of the succession. The testator always has a right to change or cancel the will.
As a non-profit organisation, we do not have to pay inheritance tax on the bequests we receive. If you wish to donate the will you have received, it is not obligatory to pay tax on it or on any other donations.
You can make a will yourself, with your spouse, with the help of a lawyer, or by turning to us. To ensure that your will is carried out in the will, and the will is valid, the will must comply with formal requirements. You can read more about the formal requirements below.
Yes. In your will, you can determine which part of your estate you wish to bequeath. You can also allocate your estate to a specific research, project, or purpose.
Instructions for making a will
It is not difficult to make a will, but it must fulfil certain formalities as prescribed by law. Without these, the will is not valid. Read these instructions prepared by our legal expert and get started on making a will.
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The testator must be 18 years of age or older.
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You can make a will yourself, with your spouse, with the help of our legal expert or by turning to your own lawyer.
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Two unimpeded witnesses at least 15 years of age are required for the will.
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Witnesses cannot be relatives or beneficiaries of the will.
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Witnesses must be present at the same time to confirm the testator's signature. They do not need to know the contents of the will, but they need to know they are witnesses to the will.
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The will must be in written form unless it is a nuncupative will.
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The contents of the will should be as unambiguous as possible in order to avoid misunderstandings and to ensure that the testator's true will is fulfilled.
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In a will, you can allocate all or a part of your estate to be bequeathed.
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A will can be allocated for a specific field of operations, research, activity, or project.
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Keep the will in a safe place, e.g., with other securities or in a safety deposit box.
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We may also store a will on your behalf. Even if you wish to keep your will elsewhere, you can always provide us with a copy of it.
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If you wish, you can order that we take care of the estate inventory, funeral arrangements, and care of the grave. These need to be mentioned separately and clearly in the will.
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If you are considering making a bequest to Protect Children, please contact us. We are happy to give you more information via phone, or you can make an appointment with us. We will assist you confidentially in the drafting of the will, and we will tell you more about our work.
When making a will, it is good to have a lawyer to help. This way, you can receive help in drafting the contents and form of the will, as well as in tax matters. If necessary, they can also act as witnesses to the will, as they are bound by an absolute obligation of confidentiality. A lawyer may also be appointed as executor of the will to ensure that the testator’s will is carried out properly.
“We are a close-knit and efficient law firm in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area that has strong experience in matters such as inheritance law.
For instance, we take care of the planning, drafting, and preservation of a will and the testimony of a will on your behalf. We can also help with other matters related to inheritance law and other demanding matters, such as estate inventory, estate distribution and administration, and matters of trusteeship.
We always offer a one-hour free initial consultation where we can go through your situation and your needs.
At Attorneys Honkanen & Piispanen, we believe that managing legal matters should be easy, humane and absolutely reliable for our clients.”
You can contact us on a low threshold in any matters regarding making a will. We will help you to fulfil your will.
Contact details:
Attorneys Honkanen & Piispanen Ltd
Karhumäentie 3, 01530 Vantaa (Aviapolis)
+358 50 3740 323
Nina Vaaranen-Valkonen (Executive Director, Protect Children)
+358 40 747 8829
nina.vaaranen-valkonen@suojellaanlapsia.fi
Anna Ovaska (Legal Specialist, Protect Children)
+358 40 081 0020
anna.ovaska@suojellaanlapsia.fi
Antti Piispanen (Attorney, Honkanen & Piispanen)
+358 50 3740 323