Inheritance evidence
Documents and next steps in Germany and Turkey.
Inheritance law between Germany and Turkey
Legal guidance for cross-border estates – from the initial assessment and proof of inheritance to property, estate assets and proceedings in Turkey.
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Germany and Turkey
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Consultations are available in German and Turkish.
Eda Aydın Hayim, LL.M.Attorney at lawDeutschland | Türkiye
You live in Germany – is the estate located in Turkey?
A relative has died and left a home, land, bank account or other assets in Turkey. What should you do next?
Proof of inheritance used in Germany does not automatically complete every procedure in Turkey. Property, land registry entries, bank accounts and other assets may require additional documents and separate steps.
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How we can assist
View all services →Property in Turkey
Land registry, transfer and legal preparation.
Estate and bank assets
Accounts, assets and the required evidence chain.
Heir communities
Options where heirs disagree and the available next steps.
Renouncing an inheritance
Deadlines, form and cross-border effect.
Representation in Turkey
Planning powers of attorney and local procedures.
Which law applies between Germany and Turkey?
There is no reliable answer without looking at the facts. Nationality, habitual residence, the type of transaction and the location of assets may all affect the legal assessment.
Read about the legal framework
Property and estates in Turkey
For inherited property, the certificate of inheritance, land registry steps and co-ownership issues are prepared in the correct sequence.
Learn moreEda Aydın Hayim, LL.M.
Cross-border legal work focused on inheritance law, private international law and corporate law. The German office is located in Essen.
Learn moreIstanbul University, Faculty of Law
LL.M. Private International Law
LL.M. Inheritance Law
Member of the Malatya Bar Association
Foreign lawyer registered with RAK Hamm
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Frequently asked questions
View all questionsWhich inheritance law applies to a Germany–Turkey estate?
The answer depends on the date and the relevant connecting factors. Nationality alone does not resolve every case.
Is separate inheritance evidence needed for Turkish property?
The use of a German document in Turkey must be assessed, including whether further local steps are required.
Can the process be handled from Germany?
Many steps can be prepared remotely with the correct power of attorney and documents.
Can an inheritance be renounced from Germany?
The deadline, form and competent authority need to be checked for the specific case.
Do German documents require translation?
A certified translation, apostille or additional authentication may be needed.
What should I provide for the first consultation?
The countries involved, family relationship, existing documents, your objective and any deadline are sufficient to start.
Does your matter involve Germany and Turkey?
For an initial assessment, briefly describe the matter, countries involved, your objective and any running deadline.