What is an Inheritance Lawyer? In Which Areas Does It Provide Services?
An inheritance lawyer is a lawyer who resolves legal issues that arise in the process of transferring the assets of a deceased person to the heirs and specializes in disputes related to inheritance law. It provides services in many areas from the calculation of the inheritance share to the resolution of disputes arising between heirs, from the determination of the inheritance to the declaration of succession.
Especially in a city like Istanbul, with its dense population and complex property structures, legal assistance during inheritance transactions often becomes an inevitable necessity.
Why Are Inheritance Cases Frequent in Istanbul?
Istanbul is one of the largest cities in Turkey and has the most valuable real estate portfolio. For this reason, it is common for heirs to leave real estate in Istanbul. At the same time, being an immigrant city may cause communication and transaction difficulties between heirs living in different provinces. This complex structure may make it mandatory to carry out inheritance transactions with the support of a professional lawyer.
Main Services Provided by an Inheritance Lawyer
An inheritance lawyer plays an active role in both counseling and litigation. Inheritance lawyers working in Istanbul provide intensive services in the following areas:
1. Obtaining Inheritance Declaration (Certificate of Inheritance)
In order to start inheritance proceedings, a certificate of inheritance is required. This document, which can be obtained from a notary or court, determines who the heirs are and their shares.
2. Determination and Allocation of Probate
Once the assets of the person who left an inheritance (the estate) are determined, the process of distribution among the heirs begins. The support of a lawyer is vital in the stages of determining the probate, uncovering hidden assets, determining debts and making the net distribution.
3. Settlement of Disputes between Heirs
In case of disputes arising in the calculation or division of inheritance shares, a lawsuit may be filed. Issues such as objection to the share ratio, violation of reserved shares, cancellation of the will require the intervention of a specialized inheritance lawyer.
4. Will Preparation and Annulment Cases
Wills prepared by individuals who want to make decisions about the future of their assets while they are alive can be revoked if they are not drawn up in accordance with the law. Professional support is essential in both will preparation and annulment cases.
5. Refused Inheritance and Process Management
Rejection of an inheritance with debts must be done within certain deadlines. Missing this deadline may leave the heir liable for debts. Refused inheritance procedures must be followed meticulously.
What is the Inheritance Lawyer Fee?
Inheritance lawyer fee varies according to the nature of the case, the value of the assets subject to inheritance, and whether the transaction is a consultancy or litigation process.
The minimum attorney fee tariff published annually by the Istanbul Bar Association is a guide in this regard. However, fees are often determined by mutual agreement according to the scope and workload of the case.
We offer our clients both a transparent pricing policy and clear information by making a legal assessment before the start of the litigation process. In this way, service recipients know in advance what they will encounter during the process.
The Importance of Working with a Professional Lawyer in Inheritance Cases
Inheritance cases are both technical and emotional cases. Bringing disputes between family members to legal grounds can leave permanent marks on relationships. Working with an expert inheritance lawyer in this process not only ensures that the proceedings proceed faster and more accurately, but also prevents the parties from losing their rights.
We always take an impartial, solution-oriented and legally compliant approach in the inheritance cases we handle in Istanbul.
Contact Us
If you have inheritance transactions in Istanbul, if you have problems in the sharing process or if you want to issue a certificate of inheritance, you can contact us for professional support. We are at your side so that you can exercise your legal rights in the most appropriate way.
