Hi
We have a holiday villa in Calis which we do not rent out. The villa is in my wifes name alone. She has made a will out here in England leaving all her assets and possessions to me
Now I am wondering what would happen if my wife died before me. Would I be allowed to sell the villa and transfer the money back home.
Any advice will be appreciated
Keith
not sure i think you may have to get a turkish will go to fethiye times and ask on there orontact fethiye Belediye
An English Will is not valid in Turkey and I was with the Advokat two days ago.Immoveables are Govened by Turkish Law and follow the Blood Line.In your case, ( roughly ) If you have children then they will inherit 42.5% each ( say there were two ) and the poor old Mrs gets 15%.It's not good for Turkish Property owners but that is the law here.Moveables, you can leave to who you wish.I've known this for a long time but it's only now my wife and I have got around to doing anything about it.My wife has no children whilst I have two.So we agreed that I would buy her share of our property here.That way she can leave her cash to whom she wishes.If you ask the British Embassy in Ankara or any British Consulate in Turkey they will tell you the same.Whilst we live in Antalya and have a very reasonable Advokat ( speaks V. English and charges 100 YTL. ) I have heard lots of Rip Off stories from elsewhare in Turkey particular to those areas with a large British Contingent.If you need any further advice please PM. me.
Thanks for the replies, most helpfull. Do you think it would be possible to have my name added to the deeds, at least that would solve half of it, and possibly at a later date, have my wifes removed
Keith
P.S. Apparently I don't have permission to send a PM
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