Inheritance Lawyer · Istanbul
Where Should You Start to Obtain Your Inheritance Share?
The estate may remain undivided, you may suspect assets were concealed from heirs, or you may be unsure how a will affects your share. We examine the available documents and explain application options, missing documents and priority steps in writing. To start, briefly describe your matter and any approaching deadline.
We can prepare an initial review for a new dispute or a written second opinion on ongoing proceedings. The review is a paid service; its scope, fee and delivery timetable are stated in writing before work begins.
Your Matter
Which Problem Are You Seeking to Resolve?
Partition, title transfers and a will may be connected within the same inheritance file. We do not assess your enquiry solely by the name of one type of proceedings.
The Estate Is Not Being Divided
If heirs cannot agree, the extent of assets is unknown or procedures remain unfinished, we consider the records to complete and options for resolution.
You Have Questions About a Will
We examine the will's contents, the circumstances in which it was made, documents notified to you and its effect on your share together. We identify the facts supporting your objection.
You Suspect Assets Were Concealed from Heirs
We compare the deceased's title and other asset transfers, transaction dates and available evidence. We also examine how the other party might explain these transactions to identify the grounds for your claim and evidential gaps.
File Review
What Does the Review Cover, and What Will You Receive?
We examine your heirship, asset records, the will and transfers and, if proceedings have begun, the current stage of the file. We provide reasoned written answers to the agreed questions, a list of missing documents and enquiries, and recommended next steps. We discuss the assessment together in a meeting.
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Heirs and the Estate
We read the certificate of inheritance, family relationships and known immovable property, banking, company share, receivable and debt information together. We identify records requiring investigation.
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The Will and Transfers
We examine how the will and earlier dispositions affect the dispute. We assess collusive transfers intended to deprive heirs, reduction or other applications through specific documents.
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The Position in Ongoing Proceedings
We examine pleadings, court decisions and expert reports. In a prolonged case, we identify issues requiring clarification and priority procedural needs.
Preparing Your Enquiry
What Can You Prepare for Your Enquiry?
For an initial enquiry, a brief account of the matter, people involved and important dates known to you is sufficient. We request the necessary documents after assessing suitability.
- Any certificate of inheritance and relevant civil registration records
- The will, minutes of its opening and service documents
- Title information, transfer documents and other known asset records
- Pleadings, decisions and expert reports if proceedings are ongoing
You may enquire even if you do not have every document. We identify missing documents and investigation needs separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions Before Starting
Can I Still Request a Review If Proceedings Have Begun?
Yes. We can prepare a written second opinion from the existing documents in ongoing proceedings. We define the questions and stage covered before starting.
What Will I Receive After the Review?
You receive reasoned answers to the questions set out in the written proposal, a list of documents and enquiries to complete, and recommended next steps. Depending on your file, for example, we explain which application options may be considered concerning partition, earlier transfers or the will. We discuss the work together in a meeting.
When Will the Review Be Completed?
We state delivery timing in the written proposal once the questions and documents to be reviewed are identified. We also explain how missing documents or further enquiries may affect timing.
Can I Enquire from Abroad?
Yes. You can send us your Turkish inheritance matter remotely. We separately plan documents, meetings and any required power of attorney according to the file's circumstances.
Select the Page Relevant to Your Problem
For partition, start with Estate Partition and Dissolution of Co-ownership; for earlier transfers, Collusive Inheritance Transfers and Reduction; and for wills, Contesting a Will. Other topics and the reserved-share calculator are also available below.
Inheritance Law Topic Guides
To identify the heirs, open Statutory Heirs; for will questions, Wills and Inheritance Agreements; for the effects of dispositions on your share, Reserved Shares and Reduction; and for partition issues, the Community of Heirs and Partition group. All guides appear in the topic groups below.
Basic Concepts 8 topics
Intestate Heirs 12 topics
Wills and Inheritance Agreements 37 topics
Reserved Shares and Reduction 11 topics
Devolution of Inheritance and Estate Protection 11 topics
Acquisition and Disclaimer of Inheritance 13 topics
The Community of Heirs and Partition 9 topics
International and Digital Inheritance 2 topics
Briefly Describe Your Inheritance Matter
Tell us what you want clarified, the stage of the file and critical dates known to you. After assessing suitability, we will state the review scope, fee and timetable in writing.
The review rests on available information and documents and contains no promise of a result. Representation in litigation and enforcement is agreed separately.