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When a foreign national passes away owning real estate or financial assets in Türkiye, the inheritance process is governed by a complex intersection of the Turkish Civil Code and Private International Law (MÖHUK). SR Global Consulting specializes in protecting the rights of foreign heirs, ensuring the seamless and secure transfer of legacy assets.

⚖️ How Inheritance Law Works in Türkiye
Navigating the Turkish legal system requires understanding the distinction between types of property. Under MÖHUK Article 20, the following rules apply:
1. Real Estate (Immovable Property)
For houses, land, or commercial premises located within Turkish borders, Turkish Law is mandatory. This means the distribution of the property among heirs follows the Turkish Civil Code, regardless of the deceased’s nationality.
2. Movable Property (Bank Accounts, Vehicles, Cash)
The distribution of liquid assets, vehicles, and shares is generally governed by the National Law of the Deceased. However, the procedures for accessing these assets must still be carried out through Turkish courts and authorities.

📋 Roadmap for Heirs: A Step-by-Step Process
Our team manages the entire bureaucratic chain to ensure you don’t miss critical legal deadlines:
Obtaining the Certificate of Inheritance (Probate): This is the most vital document. For foreigners, we facilitate the procurement of family registration records from your home country, ensuring they are Apostilled and notarized for use in Turkish courts.
Estate Assessment & Preservation: We conduct a comprehensive “Estate Discovery” to identify all land registry records, bank accounts, and vehicle registrations belonging to the deceased.
Inheritance & Transfer Tax (Veraset ve İntikal Vergisi): Every inherited asset must be declared to the Turkish Tax Office. We calculate your tax liability, apply for exemptions where possible, and structure payment plans.
Title Deed Registration: Once the tax is cleared, we finalize the transfer of ownership at the Land Registry Office (Tapu Dairesi).

🛠️ Our Specialized Consulting Services
We provide end-to-end solutions, often without requiring the heirs to travel to Türkiye:
Power of Attorney (PoA) Management: We complete title deed transfers and bank withdrawals on your behalf through a legally secured PoA.
Will Drafting & Execution: We assist foreigners in drafting “Turkish Wills” to ensure their assets are distributed exactly according to their wishes, avoiding default legal ratios.
International Document Compliance: We manage the complex process of Consular authentication and Apostille verification for foreign documents.
Inheritance Renunciation: If the deceased left behind significant debt, we manage the “Disclaimer of Inheritance” to protect the heirs’ personal assets.
Reciprocity Principle Strategy: We provide legal strategies for nationalities facing restrictions on property ownership in Türkiye to ensure the inheritance is still realized.

Why Professional Guidance is Essential
Inheritance law in Türkiye is subject to strict time limits and zero tolerance for documentation errors. Language barriers and differences in legal systems often lead to the freezing of assets or unnecessary tax penalties.
SR Global Consulting provides transparent reporting and expert legal representation to ensure that your family’s legacy is preserved and transferred securely.

🛡️ Secure Your Inheritance Rights Today
Don’t let bureaucratic complexity jeopardize your family’s assets. Contact our expert team for a free initial evaluation of your inheritance case.