Inheritance Lawyer - Probate Lawyer in Turkey
Dilruba Erkan Law Firm offers legal services on inheritance matters in Turkish Law, including drafting wills, managing inheritance disputes, resolving property disputes, and terminating inheritance partnerships.
According to Turkish Law, the national country law of the deceased person governs the inheritance matters. However, Turkish law applies to immovable property located in Turkey even if they are in foreign ownership. Lawsuits related to inheritance are heard by the Turkish courts where the deceased's last domicile or the inherited property is located.
Dilruba Erkan Law Firm provides services to the Turkish citizens as well as the international clients in the areas of inheritance law, including those relevant to wills, trusts and inheritance disputes.
Drafting Wills in Turkish Inheritance Laws
Foreign individuals, who wish to decide on the future of their money, land, and other assets, also point their heirs and shares, can make wills just like the Turkish citizens in Turkey.
According to the Turkish Civil Code, wills can be verbal or scripted. However, for safety reasons we strongly recommend to our clients to sign an official will at the notary public. We offer expert guidance and legal support on drafting wills and cancelling wills.
Rights and Obligations of Heirs in Turkish Law
According to Turkish Law, children including the adopted children and the surviving spouse are the main legal heirs, and we look at other groups in their absence. Things herds need to do after a loss is in the following order:
- Applying to the court to obtain the inheritance certificate.
- Applying to the tax office to pay the inheritance tax.
- Once the tax is paid, apply to the land office to transfer the title deep and apply to the bank to withdraw the money.
Inheritance Certificate
Inheritance certificate is an official document that identifies the legal heirs of a deceased person. Our firm provides comprehensive legal assistance on collecting the required documents, obtaining and cancellations of inheritance certificate.
Contact
- Address: Akarca Mah., Mustafa Kemal Bul. No:173/B, Hipokampüs, Fethiye/Muğla
- Phone: +90 507 472 84 48
- WhatsApp: +90 507 472 84 48
- E-mail: [email protected]