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INHERITING REAL ESTATE IN TURKEY -
THIS IS WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

You have inherited a property in Turkey and are now faced with many questions:


- "How does the transfer of ownership in the Tapu (land register) take place?"
- "Which taxes are levied where?"
"Who will support me with inheritance matters in Turkey if I live in Germany?"
"What should I pay particular attention to and what pitfalls are there?"


With extensive experience as an avocat in Turkish law, I can help you confidently overcome these challenges.
and easy to master.

​1. What rules apply to inheriting real estate?

According to Turkish law (Art. 599 ff. Türk Medeni Kanunu), ownership of real estate passes with
Upon death, it automatically passes to the heirs.


Important: The property can only be officially transferred to the owner after presentation of the Veraset Ilami (Turkish Certificate of Inheritance).
The heir's name will be rewritten in the Tapu.

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