Wills & Estate Law Services
Keskiner Law Firm provides expert legal consultation and representation in all aspects of inheritance law. Our experienced attorneys assist with drafting wills, obtaining certificates of inheritance, and facilitating the partition of estates among heirs, ensuring the process is handled efficiently and in compliance with the law.
Expertise in Wills & Estate Law
As probate lawyers based in Istanbul, we provide comprehensive legal services, including:
- Drafting and executing wills.
- Securing certificates of inheritance to identify heirs and their shares.
- Facilitating the equitable distribution of estates.
- Resolving conflicts arising under inheritance law.
Resolving Inheritance Disputes
Inheritance law, as regulated by the Turkish Civil Code, governs the distribution of assets among heirs following a person’s death or declaration of absence. The law recognizes two types of heirs:
- Legal Heirs: These include blood relatives such as children, grandchildren, parents, grandparents, spouses, adopted children, and, in the absence of other heirs, the state.
- Appointed Heirs: Individuals named in a will or inheritance contract who are not legal heirs but are designated by the deceased.
Legal heirs are entitled to a reserved portion of the estate, ensuring their inheritance rights are protected. If a will or inheritance contract exists, the remaining assets are distributed according to these documents. In the absence of such dispositions, the estate is divided among legal heirs as stipulated in the Civil Code.
To avoid disputes or potential financial losses, consulting an experienced wills and estate attorney is crucial during estate planning and partitioning.
Legal Services in Wills & Estate Law
Keskiner Law Firm, exclusively serving clients in Istanbul, offers the following legal services:
- Exclusion of Heirs: Legal proceedings to disinherit heirs with reserved portions based on the testator’s wishes.
- Cancellation of Dispositions: Challenging and reducing testamentary dispositions that harm reserved portions.
- Will Preparation and Revocation: Drafting, modifying, or revoking wills and inheritance contracts.
- Certificate of Inheritance: Securing legal documentation to determine heirs and inheritance shares.
- Asset Identification and Distribution: Identifying the deceased’s assets and facilitating their fair division.
- Invalidating Fraudulent Transactions: Challenging unjust transactions made by the deceased before death.
- Renunciation of Inheritance: Representing heirs who wish to disclaim their inheritance due to debt.
Contact Us
For expert assistance in inheritance law, reach out to Keskiner Law Firm in Istanbul, Turkey. Contact us via email at [email protected] or through our contact page.