Istanbul inheritance lawyer providing effective legal representation to identify and cancel simulated sale transactions used to fraudulently conceal assets from legal heirs.
We file lawsuits for cancellation of simulated transactions made by decedent to conceal assets from heirs.
Simulation is when apparent transaction doesn't reflect true intent. For example, donation shown as sale.
If case is accepted, title registration is cancelled and property returns to estate.
When the decedent disguises a gift as a sale to keep heirs from inheriting, the transaction is a simulation. The Court of Cassation's unifying decision of 1 April 1974 (no. 1/2) and consistent rulings invalidate such transactions; an action to cancel the deed and re-register the property is available. All heirs have standing. The outcome depends on the specific evidence and the court's assessment; consult an attorney for your individual situation.
According to Court of Cassation case-law, actions based on absolute simulation are not subject to limitation and may be brought at any time. Where relative simulation or lack-of-capacity claims are joined, different time-limit assessments may apply. The burden of proof lies on the claiming heir. The outcome depends on the specific evidence and the court's assessment; consult an attorney for your individual situation.
Statutes cited in this page's curated answers. Application to a concrete dispute is subject to attorney review.
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