Inheritance Law

From identifying heirs to dividing the estate, from wills to reserved portion disputes, we manage inheritance matters in Türkiye.

You’ve lost someone close and now face title deeds, bank accounts, debts and disagreements between heirs, possibly in another country.

Some inheritance rights in Türkiye are tied to short deadlines. To renounce an indebted estate, for example, there is generally a three-month period.

In Inheritance Law, we help with the certificate of inheritance, dividing the estate, drafting wills and reserved portion disputes. We regularly assist foreign heirs with property in Türkiye.

What we do

  • Obtaining a certificate of inheritance
  • Renunciation of inheritance and deadlines
  • Division of the estate and partition actions
  • Wills and inheritance contracts
  • Reduction actions to protect the reserved portion
  • Title deed cancellation for simulated transfers

Who it’s for

  • Heirs who disagree on dividing the estate
  • People assessing an estate that may carry debts
  • Foreign heirs of property or assets in Türkiye

How we work

  1. Analysis: We get to know your company in every respect and analyse its current position in detail.
  2. Assessment: Based on the data, we identify risks, opportunities and priority problem areas.
  3. Strategy: We build the most suitable financial and legal strategy for your company.
  4. Implementation: We put the strategy into practice and coordinate the process.
  5. Follow-up and Support: We track results, make improvements and keep supporting you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do heirs have to renounce an inheritance in Türkiye?

For statutory heirs, generally three months from learning of the death (Turkish Civil Code Art. 606). Renunciation is declared to the civil court of peace.

Where is a certificate of inheritance obtained?

From a notary or the civil court of peace. Where there is a foreign element or a dispute among heirs, the court route may be required.

Let’s look at your situation together

A short message is enough. We’ll review your request and set up a first meeting that fits.

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or email us: denovafinans@gmail.com