We provide legal consultancy and case follow-up services for all inheritance disputes arising during the testator's lifetime and after death.
Inheritance law is a branch of law that regulates how the estate (tereke) left behind by a person in case of death, disappearance or presumption of death will be transferred to legal or appointed heirs. Inheritance processes usually come with emotional difficulties and the complexity of legal procedures can make this process even more exhausting.
📋 Important Information
Heirs who want to reject the inheritance must apply to court within 3 months from the death of the testator. This period is preclusive.
An inheritance lawyer plays important roles not only in disputes that arise after death, but also while the person is alive.
An heir is a person who succeeds to the rights, debts and receivables of the deceased person (testator). Divided into two:
"Muris Muvazaası", known as "hiding assets from inheritance" among the public, is the most common dispute in inheritance law.
What is it?
It is when the testator transfers their properties to someone else through "gift" while showing it as "sale" in the title deed, in order to deprive some heirs of their inheritance.
Solution:
In this case, heirs whose reserved portion is damaged can file a Title Deed Cancellation and Registration Case to prove the transaction was fraudulent (collusive) and recover their rights.
A will is a "testamentary disposition" that determines how assets will be distributed after a person's death. According to the Turkish Civil Code, there are three types of wills:
The most reliable type of will made in the presence of an official (Notary or Peace Judge) and two witnesses.
Who Cannot Be a Witness? Those without legal capacity, illiterate persons, testator's spouse, descendants, ascendants and siblings cannot be witnesses.
A will written entirely by the testator in their own handwriting.
Requirements: Date of preparation (day, month, year) must be fully stated, entire text must be handwritten and signed.
Used in extraordinary situations such as war, illness or sudden danger when there is no possibility of making a will in other forms. The testator tells their last wishes to two witnesses.
Can the testator dispose of their assets as they wish? No, the law protects the inheritance rights of some close relatives. This is called "Reserved Portion".
| Heir | Reserved Portion Rate |
|---|---|
| Descendants (Children/Grandchildren) | Half of legal inheritance share (1/2) |
| Mother and Father | Quarter of legal inheritance share (1/4) |
| Surviving Spouse | Varies by co-heirs; all if alone or with descendants, 3/4 otherwise |
| Siblings | No reserved portion |
If the testator has violated the rights of heirs with reserved portions through will or pre-death donations, a Reduction Case is filed to remedy this violation.
Lawsuit Period: 1 year from learning of violation, 10 years from opening of will in any case.
Legal inheritance distribution is done according to the group system:
Inheritance law is an area with intensive technical details and calculations. Basic cases that should be conducted with lawyer support are:
Why Should You Work with an Inheritance Lawyer?
Preclusion periods in inheritance law cases (for example, 1 year in reduction cases) are very critical. Also, reserved portion calculations require mathematical expertise. A small mistake can cause you to lose a large part of your inheritance right or incur heavy debts.
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* This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. For case-specific evaluation, please contact us.
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