Inheritance Law is the branch of civil law that regulates to whom, in what shares, and how the estate (tereke) of a deceased person will pass. Heirship relations are determined within the framework of testamentary dispositions based on the decedent's intent (such as a will or a contract of inheritance) and the rules of intestate succession. The devolution, distribution of the inheritance, and the disputes that arise in this process can involve complex legal procedures and sensitive familial relationships.
As Yılmaz DERVİŞ Law Firm, we provide our clients with legal consultancy and representation services related to all aspects of Inheritance Law. Our goal is to assist in carrying out the decedent's wishes, protect the legal rights of the heirs, and ensure that inheritance processes are conducted in accordance with the law.
Our Primary Services within the Scope of Inheritance Law:
Determination and Proof of Heirship:
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Obtaining a Certificate of Inheritance from the court, which identifies the legal and appointed heirs, and managing lawsuits for the annulment of inheritance certificates that are alleged to be contrary to fact.
Testamentary Dispositions:
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Drafting of Wills and Contracts of Inheritance that reflect the final wishes of the decedent, in compliance with legal requirements.
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Lawsuits for the annulment of testamentary dispositions alleged to be invalid, or actions for the enforcement of a will to carry out its provisions.
Devolution and Renunciation of Inheritance:
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Carrying out the procedures for Renunciation of Inheritance (Express Renunciation) within the legal time limits when heirs do not wish to accept the estate along with its debts and assets, or managing lawsuits for Judicial Renunciation of Inheritance if the estate is insolvent.
Protection of Inheritance Shares and Disputes:
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Filing and managing Actions for Abatement (Reduction) to remedy infringements on the forced shares of legal heirs with a reserved portion.
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Actions for the Annulment and Registration of Title Deeds due to Sham Transactions by the Decedent (to Defraud Heirs), filed to cancel dispositions made by the decedent to fraudulently transfer assets away from the heirs.
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Actions for Recovery of Property Based on Inheritance Rights, filed by heirs against individuals unlawfully holding property belonging to the estate.
Administration and Distribution of the Estate:
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Drafting and negotiating Inheritance Distribution Agreements (Partition Agreements) that regulate how the estate will be divided among the heirs.
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Carrying out procedures for the Determination and Administration of the Estate (such as taking an inventory of the estate, appointing an administrator, etc.) to identify, protect, and manage the decedent's assets, and managing related lawsuits.
Inheritance law processes involve numerous technical details and legal procedures, from identifying the heirs to distributing the assets. Disputes or erroneous actions that may occur during these processes can lead to serious loss of rights. Therefore, it is important to have inheritance procedures and lawsuits managed by a lawyer.
Yılmaz DERVİŞ Law Firm, with its knowledge and experience in the field of Inheritance Law, aims to provide its clients with the legal support they need. You can contact our firm for all your legal consultancy and litigation needs related to inheritance law.
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