• Does Turkish law allow the transfer of the entire foreigner's inheritance ?
Yes, Turkish law allows the transfer of all foreign property to the eligible heirs, after clearing all his financial liabilities.
• How are shares distributed to the heirs according to Turkish law?
Turkish law stipulates that half of the estate is for wife and the rest is distributed equally to the children, regardless of their gender.
• Can those entitled to inheritance follow the traditions or law of their home country in distributing the inheritance?
Yes, the heirs can follow the law of their mother country, and the law of the homeland is followed in the event that one of the heirs requests that.
• How much does the inheritance transfer cost in Turkey?
2% of the full inheritance costs, plus attorney's fees.
• What are the required documents to transfer ownership when distributing the estate?
An inventory of inheritance from his own country, certified and translated into Turkish, showing who the heirs are and what is the relationship between the heirs and the bequeathed.
A passport valid for at least 6 months, translated into Turkish
Two personal photos for each person
You must be registered in the tax registry in Turkey and obtain a tax number
• What happens if there is a will for the deceased?
The estate is distributed according to Turkish law, but after the execution of the will of the deceased.
• What are the conditions of the will in Turkey?
According to Turkish law, for foreigners, the will must be legally recognized and documented by the Notre, and it must conform to the standards of the will according to Turkish law.
Terms of the will:
The will writer must be over 15 years old
to be mentally sound
The will must be handwritten and signed by the trustee
There must be two witnesses to the will
Specify all the details in the will, from date and others
Authentication of the will at a notary or court
