Turkish Inheritance Law Guide
A general information guide to inheritance matters in Turkey. Explore topics including wills, inherited property, certificates of inheritance and the division of an estate.
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- Certificate of InheritanceCertificates, application routes and the documents involved.
- Inheritance SharesLegal heirs and shares across different family groups.
- Renunciation of InheritanceTime limits, applications and the treatment of debts.
- WillsTypes of wills, formalities and the opening procedure.
- Estate PartitionCo-heirs, agreements and ways to divide an estate.
- Reserved Shares and ReductionProtected shares, worked examples and reduction claims.
- Sham Inheritance TransfersTitle cancellation, evidence, reduction claims and time limits.
- Inherited Property RegistrationLand registry applications, documents and inheritance tax.
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