Inheritance Law
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Disputes often arise, especially when there are multiple heirs or debt-laden estates.
Main Consulting offers reliable, professional legal counsel for inheritance procedures in Turkey.
Inheritance
Law
Inheritance law is a complex but extremely important area of law that governs who will inherit a deceased person’s assets and under what conditions. In Turkey, this process is governed by the Turkish Civil Code. However, in cases involving both a debtor estate and multiple heirs, the process often leads to disputes and lengthy litigation.
Certificate of Inheritance
To officially claim your inheritance, you must first obtain a certificate of inheritance, which:
- Is issued by a Notary or Civil Court of Peace
- Confirms your status as an heir
- Is required for property deeds, bank access, and all official transactions
Waiver of Inheritance
Heirs can also inherit debts.
To avoid liability, heirs must apply to waive inheritance within 3 months at the Civil Court of Peace.
This protects you from being held responsible for the deceased’s debts.
Inheritance Distribution & Dissolution of Joint Ownership
When multiple heirs are involved, the estate becomes jointly owned. If no agreement is reached, legal actions may include:
- Partition lawsuits (İzale-i Şuyu)
- Land registry and inheritance division cases
- Notarized inheritance distribution agreements
Common Inheritance Disputes
- Reduction Lawsuits (Tenkis Davası): Filed when reserved shares of heirs are violated
- Will Annulment Cases: Challenge the validity of wills made improperly or under duress
- Fraudulent Transfer (Muris Muvazaası): Filed when the deceased attempts to hide assets from heirs through sham sales
Special Services for Heirs Living Abroad
For Turkish citizens or foreign nationals residing abroad, inheritance procedures require additional care.
We offer full support in:
- Apostille and sworn translation coordination
- Starting procedures via Turkish Consulates
- Dual citizenship rights analysis
- Completing all transactions via remote power of attorney
Inheritance & Transfer Tax
- Tax declaration deadlines: 4 months (local), 6 months (international)
- Tax rates vary from 1% to 30%, depending on heir class
- This tax must be paid before real estate or bank transactions can proceed
Secure Your Inheritance with Main Consulting
Inheritance law requires not only legal knowledge but also strategic planning.
We assist you with:
- Obtaining the certificate of inheritance
- Filing for inheritance waiver
- Managing land and bank processes
- Litigating reduction, fraudulent transfer, and partition cases
- Providing tailored solutions for heirs abroad
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