Inheritance & Estate Planning (EU–Turkey)

Cross-Border Legal Guidance for Succession, Wills, and Probate Matters
Secure the Future of Your Assets and Loved Ones — Across Borders
Navigating inheritance across jurisdictions can be complex — especially when EU citizens hold property or family ties in Turkey. At R&T Legal, we provide strategic legal solutions for succession, estate planning, and inheritance disputes involving Turkish and European assets.

Whether you're planning ahead or managing the estate of a deceased relative, our multilingual legal team ensures clarity, compliance, and protection for heirs.

What We Assist With:

1. Cross-Border Inheritance Procedures
  • Legal representation for heirs in Turkey
  • Probate filing, estate inventory, and asset transfer
  • Turkish inheritance tax guidance

2. Recognition of Foreign Wills & Certificates of Inheritance
  • Enforceability of EU wills and testaments under Turkish law
  • Apostille and legalization of documents
  • Inheritance certificate applications in Turkish courts

3. Drafting Turkish-Compliant Wills
  • Valid will formats for EU citizens in Turkey
  • Coordination with notaries, consulates, or Turkish legal offices
  • Estate planning to minimize conflict and maximize clarity

4. Real Estate & Bank Account Succession
  • Transfer of TAPU (property title) to heirs
  • Release of funds from Turkish banks to foreign beneficiaries
  • Protection against third-party claims

5. Legal Disputes Between Heirs
  • Representation in contested inheritance claims
  • Dispute resolution and court proceedings
  • Negotiated settlements and inheritance division

Who Needs This Service

  • EU citizens owning property or assets in Turkey
  • Families with deceased relatives who held assets in Turkey
  • Individuals planning to leave Turkish property to heirs abroad
  • Mixed-nationality families needing cross-border inheritance guidance
  • Heirs dealing with succession law conflicts or claims in Turkey

Why Choose R&T Legal

  • 🇹🇷 Specialists in Turkish Civil Code inheritance rules
  • Deep understanding of EU Succession Regulation (Brussels IV)
  • Multilingual lawyers fluent in English, Turkish, Russian, German
  • Full support with apostille, notarial formalities, and cross-border filings
  • Discreet, clear, and outcome-oriented service
Schedule a Legal Consultation
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