2025 Inheritance Procedures Guide in Türkiye for Turks Living in Switzerland

For Turkish citizens living in Switzerland and individuals of Turkish origin residing there, accessing inheritance rights in Türkiye can often involve complex cross-border legal procedures. Understanding both legal systems becomes critically important, especially in international inheritance disputes. At this point, the 2025 Inheritance Procedures Guide in Türkiye for Turks Living in Switzerland (Erbschaftsverfahren in der Türkei für in der Schweiz lebende Türken) serves as a valuable resource to ensure correct and lawful steps are taken.

Do Turks Living in Switzerland Have Inheritance Rights in Türkiye?

Yes. If the individual still holds Turkish citizenship or if the deceased has assets located in Türkiye, Turkish inheritance law applies. All assets such as real estate, bank accounts, vehicles, and company shares are handled under Turkish jurisdiction.

How Does the Inheritance Process Begin?

Following the passing of the deceased, certain legal procedures must be initiated to assert inheritance rights in Türkiye. When managed by an experienced lawyer, the process progresses faster and more accurately.

Key Stages of Inheritance Procedures in Türkiye

1️⃣ Issuance of the Certificate of Inheritance

A formal document proving heirship must be obtained. Without it, the distribution of the estate cannot proceed.

2️⃣ Identification of Assets in Türkiye

Real estate, bank deposits, company shares, and other assets belonging to the deceased are identified and verified.

3️⃣ Distribution or Dispute Resolution

If disagreement arises among heirs, inheritance partition or reduction lawsuits may be required.

Are Legal Documents Issued in Switzerland Valid in Türkiye?

Certain documents issued in Switzerland must undergo required legalization procedures to be recognized in Türkiye. Proper guidance helps prevent loss of legal rights.

How Are Swiss Court Decisions Enforced in Türkiye?

To enforce a foreign court decision in Türkiye, recognition or enforcement proceedings (tanıma ve tenfiz) are mandatory. Due to the complexity of these cases, professional legal representation is highly recommended.

Is Legal Representation by a Lawyer Mandatory?

While not compulsory in every case, cross-border inheritance matters involve significant technical details. Legal representation ensures secure and efficient process management.

A Reliable and Effective Legal Path with Turkius Law

It is evident that Turks living in Switzerland require the support of an experienced legal team to manage inheritance matters in Türkiye. At this point, Attorney Fatma Karakülah, registered with the Istanbul Bar Association since 2010, and the team at Turkius Law & Mediation & IP Services provide comprehensive support through affiliated offices in Zurich, St. Gallen, and Fribourg.

Turkius Law collaborates with trusted legal partners in more than 70 countries, eliminating distance-related challenges and ensuring fast, effective, and solution-oriented representation for heirs.

Protect Your Rights with the Latest Legal Regulations in 2025

Since Turkish inheritance laws may change over time, acting in compliance with up-to-date legislation is crucial to fully protect your rights. If you reside in Switzerland and require assistance with inheritance matters in Türkiye, working with a specialist lawyer will accelerate the process and prevent disputes from escalating.

By offering professional legal consultancy at every stage, Turkius Law ensures that heirs’ rights over assets in Türkiye are fully safeguarded. To proceed with inheritance procedures without risking your legal entitlements, you can contact Turkius Law for expert support.

Attorney Law Fatma Karakülah is registered with the Istanbul Bar Association and personally provides legal services limited to matters governed by Turkish law. In disputes subject to foreign law, she offers legal services in cooperation with attorneys of the relevant jurisdiction who are members of the international network to which she belongs. The terms 'Rechtsanwältin Fatma Karakülah' in German or 'Lawyer Fatma Karakülah' in English are used to indicate that Fatma Karakülah is a licensed attorney in Turkey.

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