Inheritance in Turkey for Foreign Heirs: First Steps
First steps for foreign heirs dealing with Turkish probate, inherited property, bank accounts or estate tax.
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Inheritance Law in Turkey
Probate, certificates of inheritance, estate tax, bank accounts and inherited property for foreign heirs.
Typical matters
- Obtaining a Turkish certificate of inheritance for heirs abroad
- Handling inherited real estate, bank accounts and movable assets
- Coordinating inheritance tax declarations and estate release steps
- Reviewing wills, foreign civil registry records and family documents
What to prepare
For a first review, send the core documents, a short timeline, the parties' names and locations, the Turkish asset or authority involved, and the practical result you want to achieve. If a deadline, hearing, payment demand or authority letter exists, mention it first.
How the first step works
We check whether the matter can start remotely, which documents need translation or apostille, whether a Turkish power of attorney is needed and which official or court route is likely to follow.
FAQ
Questions about inheritance law in turkey
The answers below are general. The concrete route depends on documents, dates, parties and current law.
Can an inheritance matter in Turkey be handled from abroad?
In many cases, yes. A properly prepared power of attorney can allow a Turkish lawyer to represent heirs before courts, tax offices, land registries and banks. The exact route depends on the assets and family documents.
Is a foreign inheritance document automatically enough in Turkey?
Not always. Turkish authorities may require a Turkish certificate of inheritance or additional processing of foreign documents. The documents should be reviewed before relying on them.
Related guides
Read before you start
These guides help foreign clients understand the practical route before granting a power of attorney or starting proceedings in Turkey.
Power of Attorney for Legal Matters in Turkey
How foreign clients can authorize a Turkish lawyer to handle court, registry, inheritance or property matters.
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Documents to Prepare Before Contacting a Turkish Lawyer
A practical document checklist for foreign clients seeking legal advice in Turkey.
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