The bequest includes money and land assets, and the will is designated to support elderly care and the community. Askola officials say such large testamentary gifts are unusual for the municipality and will be used to fund activities the town would not otherwise afford.

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Large testamentary gifts to Finnish municipalities happen occasionally but remain rare, with bigger cities also documenting sporadic bequests. Similar cases in nearby municipalities involved estates designated for elderly recreation and care, underscoring a tradition of community-oriented testamentary giving.