How Is the Three-Month Inheritance Renunciation Period Calculated?

Renunciation of Inheritance and Estate Debts

Prepared by: Constantinople

The general renunciation period is three months, but tying its start solely to learning of the debt is incorrect. For intestate heirs, the general rule is the date of learning of the deceased’s death. A person proving later knowledge of heirship is assessed separately. For appointed heirs, official notification of the disposition is decisive. These differences mean the same calendar outcome cannot be assumed for every family member.

A debt letter arriving months later or residence outside Türkiye does not automatically restart the three months. When death and heirship became known and which official notification was made are examined through documents and events. Statutory special situations and consequences of missing the period must also be assessed in the particular case. Remembering a family telephone call’s date alone may not suffice.

Renunciation is declared orally or in writing, unconditionally and without qualification, to the competent civil court of peace. Identity and heirship information, the death record, documents explaining the knowledge date and estate transactions already performed matter for preparation. If representation from abroad is intended, the power of attorney and its usability should be checked without delay. Merely telling a notary or lawyer your intention does not complete the court application.