The calculation of a person's means for Chapters 2, 3, 10, and 11 of Part 3 requires consideration of various factors. Property values must account for investments or profitable uses, excluding properties personally used, while income includes cash and non-cash benefits expected during the following year. Specific exclusions apply, such as maintenance payments, educational grants, and certain income from self-employment or seasonal work. The minister may prescribe limits and regulations for these calculations.

Additionally, the laws stipulate the evaluation of advantages from property use, income deprivation for allowance qualification, and values derived from contracts of service. Special provisions also exist for incentive payments under the special incentive career break scheme. Furthermore, proceeds from the sale of a principal residence are generally excluded from means calculations, barring investments from those proceeds.