A succession certificate is granted by the District Judge where the deceased lived and allows heirs to collect deposits, shares and other debts. Heirs in Turkmenistan can apply through a power of attorney signed at the Indian Embassy. Uncontested cases usually take a few months.
- Document route
- Turkmen notary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalisation, then Indian Embassy attestation
- Time difference
- IST is 30 minutes ahead of Turkmenistan all year
- Law
- Part X, Indian Succession Act 1925
- Court
- District Judge where the deceased lived
Succession Certificate from Turkmenistan: how it works
We collect the death certificate, list of assets and proof of relationship, file the petition and arrange notices. Where siblings agree, their consent speeds things up.
After the certificate is granted, we follow up with banks and companies until the assets are transferred to your Indian accounts.
For shares and mutual funds, we also complete the transmission forms with the registrars.
Where several heirs live in India, they can file the petition with your consent, which saves you from sending documents from Turkmenistan.
We also trace dormant accounts and unclaimed shares of the deceased.
What clients in Turkmenistan should know
- If there is a will, probate may be needed.
- Check nominations on accounts.
- Land passes by mutation.
Step by step from Turkmenistan
Video consultation
A call at a time that suits Turkmenistan, after we have read your documents.
Documents signed in Turkmenistan
Turkmen notary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalisation, then Indian Embassy attestation
Work in India
Our team files, appears and follows up in India, and shares scans of everything filed.
Result and handover
Certified copies and originals are couriered to you in Turkmenistan where needed.
The full guide
This page covers what changes when you are in Turkmenistan. For the law, the documents and the step-by-step procedure, read our main page on Succession Certificate, or see all services for clients in Turkmenistan and the Inheritance & Documents practice area.
Questions from clients in Turkmenistan
Can I apply from Ashgabat?
Yes, through a power of attorney.
How long does it take?
Often three to six months if uncontested.
Where will the money be paid?
Usually into your Indian NRO account.
Can my siblings file without me?
Yes, with your consent recorded.