“Man Declared Dead at Land Registry Office: Now Must Prove He’s Alive” – Latest Turkey News
Rıfat Özten, a resident of a village, recently shared a surprising story regarding his inheritance. After the passing of his parents, the cadastral survey was completed in the village, and the headman approached him with an unexpected proposal. According to Özten, the headman suggested transferring the entire inheritance to him, allowing him to later distribute it among his siblings. As a result, the inheritance was officially transferred to him in the title deed.
However, when Özten attempted to divide the inherited lands among his siblings at the land registry, he made a shocking discovery. The records indicated that he was not alive. In response to this bizarre situation, Özten boldly declared, “According to the records, I am a living dead. I will take legal action to correct this error.”
It remains unclear how such a mistake could have occurred in the land registry records, but Özten’s determination to rectify the situation is commendable. Only time will tell how this unusual inheritance saga will unfold, but one thing is for certain – Rıfat Özten’s story is a reminder that even the most mundane tasks, such as dividing an inheritance, can sometimes lead to unexpected twists and turns.
