Have you inherited a property, a bank account or other assets in Turkey? Dedeoğlu Partner supports you through the entire legal handling of the estate — from establishing your status as heir to the transfer, division or realisation of the assets.
Many procedural steps can be carried out on the basis of a power of attorney, so your personal presence in Turkey can usually be kept to a minimum. Advice and communication are available in English, German and Turkish.
An inheritance case in Turkey often raises many questions
We assess the legal starting position, determine the necessary procedural steps and coordinate the process with the competent courts, tax offices, banks and land registries.
- How do I obtain a Turkish certificate of inheritance?
- Are certificates of inheritance issued abroad recognised in Turkey?
- Which documents are required from abroad?
- Is inheritance tax payable in Turkey?
- How are inherited properties transferred to the heirs?
- How can the deceased’s bank balances be paid out?
- Can the process be handled through a power of attorney?
- What happens if the heirs cannot reach agreement?
OUR SERVICES
Status as heir and identification of the estate
- Applying for and obtaining a certificate of inheritance in Turkey
- Reviewing and using foreign certificates of inheritance
- Obtaining and reviewing the required documents
- Identifying properties, bank accounts and other estate assets
- Advice on cross-border inheritance cases
- Advice on accepting or renouncing an inheritance
Inheritance tax and title transfer
- Preparing and filing the inheritance tax return
- Handling the procedure with the competent tax office
- Support with the assessment and payment of inheritance tax
- Transferring inherited properties to the heirs
- Handling bank balances and other estate assets
- Coordinating with authorities, banks and land registries
Division and administration of the estate
- Drafting estate division and settlement agreements
- Amicable division of the estate among the heirs
- Legal support with the sale of inherited properties
- Support with letting and managing properties
- Advice on the tax and other obligations of the heirs
- Coordinating the steps required after the transfer is completed
Inheritance disputes
- Representation in inheritance proceedings before the courts
- Asserting and defending against inheritance claims
- Proceedings on the validity or interpretation of wills
- Proceedings to dissolve the community of heirs
- Representation in disputes between co-heirs
- Support with the court-ordered sale of estate properties
Wills and estate planning
- Drafting and legal review of wills
- Planning the future of assets located in Turkey
- Reviewing foreign wills with regard to their use in Turkey
- Handling estates on the basis of a will
HANDLING THE ESTATE FROM ABROAD
For heirs resident in Germany or another country, following the required steps in Turkey in person is often difficult. Different legal systems, foreign documents, translations and apostilles can make the procedure more complex.
We coordinate the entire procedure in Turkey and keep you informed about its status in clear language. Where legally possible, we carry out the required steps on your behalf on the basis of a power of attorney.
PERSONAL CONSULTATION
Have you inherited in Turkey or do you need support with an inheritance procedure? Send us a brief outline of your case. After an initial review we will let you know which steps are required and how the process can be organised.
Phone: +90 212 266 8 777
Email: info@dedeoglupartner.com
Alternatively, you can fill in the consultation form on our website.