Managing inheritance matters across different countries can be both legally complex and emotionally challenging.

Whether you are a Turkish citizen living abroad or an international family with assets in Turkey, understanding your legal position at an early stage can help avoid unnecessary delays and disputes.

At ISTLONDON LEGAL, we assist clients in coordinating inheritance and probate matters relating to Turkey, working alongside trusted local professionals where appropriate.

Inheritance involving Turkish assets may require consideration of Turkish succession law, property ownership records and official legal procedures.

Each estate is different, and the legal process often depends on factors such as:

• The location of the assets 
• Family relationships 
• Existing wills 
• Property ownership 
• Cross-border legal documentation 
• Applicable succession rules 

Careful planning and early legal coordination can often simplify the administration of an estate.

Depending on your circumstances, we may assist with:

• Turkish inheritance matters 
• Probate coordination relating to assets in Turkey 
• Legal heirship procedures 
• Property transfers following inheritance 
• Coordination of inheritance documentation 
• Power of Attorney arrangements 
• Cross-border communication with Turkish professionals 
• Coordination with courts, notaries and public authorities where appropriate 
• Guidance on legal procedures affecting estates in Turkey 

Cross-border inheritance often involves multiple legal systems and administrative procedures.

Common issues include:

• Identifying legal heirs 
• Accessing property records 
• Transferring inherited property 
• Preparing official documentation 
• Managing assets located in Turkey 
• Coordinating legal procedures from abroad 

Addressing these matters early can reduce delays and help ensure that legal procedures are handled efficiently.

This service may be suitable for:

• Turkish citizens living abroad 
• UK residents with inherited assets in Turkey 
• International families with Turkish property 
• Beneficiaries of estates located in Turkey 
• Executors and family representatives 
• Individuals requiring legal coordination in Turkey 

Clients dealing with inheritance matters may also require assistance with:

• Property & Assets 
• Power of Attorney 
• Turkish Company Law 
• Commercial Disputes 
• Cross-border Legal Coordination 
• Due Diligence 

If you require assistance with inheritance or probate matters relating to Turkey, we invite you to arrange a confidential initial discussion with ISTLONDON LEGAL.

📧 info@istlondon.org.uk

📞 +44 753 301 37 37

Hakan A. Ekiz

Registered Foreign Lawyer (England & Wales) – Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 839336)

Attorney at Law – Union of Turkish Bar Associations (Bar Registration No. 25834)

Director – ISTLONDON LEGAL LTD

Last Updated: July 2026

Yes. However, the legal process depends on the circumstances of the estate, the location of the assets and the applicable provisions of Turkish law.

Not necessarily. The effect of a will on assets located in Turkey depends on the specific circumstances and the applicable legal framework. Independent legal advice should be obtained before relying on a will for cross-border estate planning.

In many cases, parts of the process may be managed remotely through appropriate legal documentation, including a Power of Attorney where suitable.

Where appropriate, we assist clients by coordinating legal matters in Turkey and working with qualified professionals to facilitate the process.

The timeframe varies depending on the nature of the estate, the documentation available and the legal procedures involved.

This page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax or financial advice. Every inheritance matter depends on its own facts and the applicable laws. Independent professional advice should be obtained before making legal or financial decisions.