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Inheritance law FAQ: certificate of inheritance, wills, reduction claims, inheritance fraud and rejection of inheritance. Istanbul inheritance lawyer answers your questions.

Inheritance Law FAQ

How to obtain certificate of inheritance?

You can obtain from notary or civil court by applying with death certificate and family register.

How is inheritance shared without a will?

Shared according to legal inheritance rules. First descendants, then parents and siblings inherit.

How can I get my inheritance share?

You can get your share by agreeing with other heirs or filing dissolution lawsuit.

My father sold his house to my sibling, what can I do?

If sale is simulated, you can file inheritance fraud lawsuit requesting title cancellation.

I have a claim from decedent, how do I collect?

You can collect by filing receivables lawsuit against heirs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who has reserved-share rights?

Under arts. 505-506 of the Turkish Civil Code, the reserved-share heirs are the deceased's descendants, surviving spouse and parents. Testamentary or inter-vivos transfers infringing the reserved share can be recovered by an abatement (tenkis) suit, which must be filed within one year of learning of the infringement and within ten years of the opening of the estate at the latest. The outcome depends on the specific evidence and the court's assessment; consult an attorney for your individual situation.

Is disinheritance possible?

Under art. 510 of the Civil Code, a reserved-share heir who commits a serious offence against the deceased or close family, or grossly neglects family-law duties, may be disinherited by a testamentary disposition. The cause must be stated specifically in the disposition and proven; otherwise the disposition is subject to abatement. The outcome depends on the specific evidence and the court's assessment; consult an attorney for your individual situation.

Legal Basis (for review)

Statutes cited in this page's curated answers. Application to a concrete dispute is subject to attorney review.

  • TMK m.505-506
  • TMK m.510

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