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Cross-Border Succession

Inheritance Lawyer in Turkey

Legal support for overseas heirs inheriting Turkish assets, from estate identification to transfer of title.

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Heirs living outside Turkey inheriting a Turkish asset — a property, a bank account, a share in a family business — face a process governed by Turkish succession law even if the deceased was a foreign national, and often need to identify what the estate actually includes before anything else.

Legalwise assists overseas heirs with estate identification, the certificate of inheritance (veraset ilamı), and the transfer of title for real estate and other assets, coordinating with heirs abroad throughout.

  • Estate identification across property, bank accounts and business interests in Turkey
  • Certificate of inheritance (veraset ilamı) obtained on behalf of heirs living abroad
  • Title transfer for inherited real estate, including where multiple heirs are involved
  • Guidance on the option to waive an inheritance where liabilities exceed assets

Turkish Legal Matters We Assist With

Inheritance LawWe work toward fair, transparent solutions in estate division, inheritance certificates and succession disputes.Learn more

Team Members Working with International Clients

The lawyers below communicate directly with clients in English or French, in addition to Turkish.

Av. Enes Rasim KaraçamFounding PartnerTurkish · English · FrenchAv. Gökçen Ahsen KaraçamFounding PartnerTurkish · English · French · Spanish

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to travel to Turkey to inherit a property left to me there?

In most cases no — a power of attorney allows Turkish counsel to identify the estate, obtain the certificate of inheritance and complete title transfer on your behalf.

What happens if the estate has more debt than assets?

Turkish law allows an heir to waive (reddetmek) the inheritance within a set deadline after becoming aware of it, which releases the heir from liability for the estate's debts.

Guides for Clients Abroad

Real Estate LawInheritance Procedures in Turkey for Overseas HeirsHow heirs living outside Turkey can establish their inheritance rights over assets located in Turkey, and what the process generally involves.Inheritance LawRenouncing an Inheritance in Turkey: Conditions, Deadline and ConsequencesWho can renounce an inheritance, within what deadline and how? What happens if the deadline is missed? We answer the most common questions on renouncing an inheritance.

Legalwise is a law firm based in Ankara, Turkey. Our services concern Turkish law and legal matters requiring action in Turkey. Matters governed by another country's law may require coordination with locally qualified counsel in that jurisdiction. Legalwise does not have offices in France, Belgium, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada or any other country, and our lawyers are admitted to Turkish bar associations.