Cyprus Forced Heirship System

[adamwest101]

Hi.
Does anyone if this includes adopted children, if the law is able to be bypassed? Thanks in advance

[Sam101]

Was the death in Cyprus and was the deceased domiciled there? If not, the that law may not apply .

In order for the Cyprus inheritance and succession law to apply, the deceased must be domiciled in Cyprus but , Cyprus law may be applied and regulate succession of movable property that is situated in Cyprus, even though the deceased had his/her domiciled aboard.

You do need a specialist solicitor in this matter and there are several firms that may be able to help you.

[adamwest101]

Sorry for the late reply.
The person died in the UK. The deeds to the property were in his name and there is no Turkish will. I believe it is a long and expensive process to have the deeds put into his wife's name and it needs to be done in Northern Cyprus. Even then, there is no guarantee she will have the deeds put into her name?

[Sam101]

One of the long term problems of the area I am afraid. A local lawyer there may be able yo help.

[dslippy]

This requires someone with specialist knowledge of the law of the apprpriate jurisdiction
Exactly where someone dies does not settle the question, you can die on holiday in Spain, or while on a long term working contract in Germany without losing a UK domicile and the estate being governed by UK law.
The laws of adoption can vary from country to country, and a child can have a different domicile from his/her parent.
All the above looks relatively chummy in comparison with what happens in the different areas of Cyprus.
Very best of luck.