Inheritance law is a broad field covering matters such as the opening of succession, certificates of inheritance, actions for reduction, renunciation of inheritance, collusive transfers by the deceased (muris muvazaası) and partition actions. Drafting wills and inheritance contracts, as well as lawsuits seeking their annulment, are also part of this field.
Eker Law Firm provides clients with both advisory and litigation services in disputes concerning the division of estates, violations of reserved shares, claims that assets were diverted to defeat heirs and other estate-related matters.
Inheritance matters we frequently handle
- Certificate of inheritance (veraset ilamı): This is obtained from a notary public or a civil court of peace. Where there is a foreign element, an adoption or a problem with civil registry records, applying to the court is mandatory.
- Renunciation of inheritance: Where the estate is insolvent, an application is made to the civil court of peace within three months of learning of the death. If this period has passed, an action for judicial declaration of renunciation is considered.
- Partition action: An action to divide real estate that the heirs cannot agree on sharing, either by sale or by partition in kind.
- Reduction and collusive transfer by the deceased (muris muvazaası): Annulment or reduction of gifts and sales that violate the reserved share.
- Wills and inheritance contracts: Drafting, opening and actions for annulment.
Frequently asked questions
If the civil registry records are clear, it can be obtained from a notary public on the same day. If there is a foreign national heir, an adoption or a discrepancy in the records, an application is made to the civil court of peace.
Three months from the date you learn of the death. If no application is made to the civil court of peace within this period, the inheritance is deemed accepted. However, if the estate is clearly insolvent, an action for judicial declaration of renunciation can be filed.