I live abroad and inherited an interest in property in Turkey. What happens next?
The family relationship, Turkish succession documents, land-registry records, and any existing authority to act are reviewed together.
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TURKISH LAW · INHERITANCE · PROPERTY · DOCUMENTS
Legal matters connected with Türkiye, wherever you live.
A family member may have passed away, a property in Turkey may need attention, or you may need to authorize someone to act there. Tell us what happened. We can review which steps may be available under Turkish law and through procedures in Turkey.
Sending a message does not mean that the matter has been accepted or that legal advice has been provided. The work, scope, and fee are set out in writing after review.
This content is for general information. Every matter is assessed separately on its own documents and circumstances.
Our work is limited to Turkish law and procedures conducted in Turkey. It does not include advice on the law of other countries. You may send your initial information in written English; communication arrangements are confirmed during review.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO ADDRESS IN TURKEY?
Does one of these situations sound familiar?
You may not know whether you need to travel, which records exist in Turkey, or whether a document issued abroad will be accepted there. We start with your actual situation, the records currently available, and the Turkish procedure that may apply.
My parent passed away in Turkey. Do I need to fly there to deal with the estate?
Whether travel is necessary depends on the Turkish procedure involved and whether an appropriate power of attorney can be arranged.
How can I give a lawyer in Turkey power of attorney while I am abroad?
The purpose of the authorization, available consular or notarization options, apostille requirements, and translation are considered case by case.
My siblings want to sell our family home in Turkey. Can they do that without me?
The Turkish land-registry record, inheritance interests, co-ownership structure, and any powers of attorney must be checked before drawing conclusions.
Will a foreign death certificate, birth record, or divorce judgment be accepted in Turkey?
Acceptance depends on the type of document, the Turkish authority or proceeding, and any applicable apostille or translation requirements.
How do I find out whether my family member left land or another registered asset in Turkey?
Available identity and family records, Turkish registry information, inheritance status, and lawful access to relevant documents are assessed.
Legal topics and records that may need review
Turkish succession and inheritance procedures for heirs living abroadUse in Turkey of foreign birth, marriage, divorce, and death recordsApostille, legalization, and certified translation requirementsPowers of attorney and representation from abroadProperty deeds, real estate, and co-ownership interests in TurkeyRecognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and Turkish civil-registry procedures
PROCESS
Separate documents prepared abroad from the legal process in Turkey.
Understand your situation
Your relationship to the family member or property and the records available in Turkey are identified first.
Review documents and authority
Apostille, legalization, translation, and power-of-attorney requirements are reviewed for the specific matter.
Assess the process in Turkey
The relevant Turkish court, registry, or authority and the next appropriate steps are considered case by case.
INITIAL DOCUMENTS
The preliminary review starts with the records available.
If you do not yet have every document, you may start with what is available. Any missing records can be identified during the preliminary review.
- Passport, identity and, where relevant, citizenship details
- Birth, marriage, divorce or death records
- Turkish court, land-registry, civil-registry or property records
- Any apostilles, legalizations, or translations already obtained
- Powers of attorney, previous applications and authority correspondence
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