The Reserved Share System in Turkish Inheritance Law
The Reserved Share System in Turkish Inheritance Law: Protection of the Heir, Freedom of Disposition, and Fraudulent Transactions by the Deceased Introduction: The Balance Between Freedom of Disposition and Family Law Inheritance... Read More
Guide to Drafting a Will within the Framework of the Turkish Civil Code
A Guide to Drafting Wills within the Framework of the Turkish Civil Code: Formal Requirements, Validity Criteria, and Differences Between Types Introduction: Freedom of Will in Testamentary Dispositions and... Read More
Renunciation of Inheritance in Turkish Inheritance Law
Renunciation of Inheritance in Turkish Inheritance Law: Theory, Practice and Statutory Limitations Introduction: The Principle of Universal Succession and the Concept of Renunciation of Inheritance in Turkish... Read More
Inheritance Law for Foreigners in Türkiye – Applicable Law, Certificate of Inheritance, Title Transfer and Taxes
Inheritance Law for Foreigners in Türkiye – Applicable Law, Certificate of Inheritance, Title Transfer and Taxation Inheritance processes for foreign nationals in Türkiye are based on the classic "inheritance...". Read More
12.1 OBJECTION FORM TO THE WILL
TO THE 753RD CIVIL COURT OF PEACE OF ISTANBUL FILE NO: …./….E. PLAINTIFF: DD (TCKN:…….) ADDRESS: Attorney Sabahat YILMAZ- UETS REPRESENTATIVE: SUBJECT... Read More
What is Deceased's Concealment of Assets (Deceased's Fraudulent Transaction)?
What is Deceased's Concealment of Assets? In practice, when "deceased's concealment of assets" is mentioned, it most often refers to the act of the testator (deceased) transferring their assets with the intention of depriving their heirs of their inheritance rights... Read More
What is a Collusive Sale? (Turkish Code of Obligations, Article 19) Cases Regarding Cancellation and Registration of Title Deeds, Collusion by the Deceased, and Concealment of Assets from Creditors
What is a Collusive Sale (Fraudulent Sale)? A "collusive sale" is commonly known as a "fraudulent sale": The parties conduct a transaction that appears to be a sale in the land registry; however... Read More
What is an Inheritance Agreement, and When is it Used?
1) What is a testamentary agreement? What is its purpose? A testamentary agreement is a unilateral declaration by a person expressing their will regarding how their assets will be transferred after their death... Read More
Reduction of Shares Lawsuit (Protection of Reserved Share)
1) What is a reduction lawsuit? What is its purpose? A reduction lawsuit is a lawsuit aimed at reducing the shares of heirs entitled to a reserved share (e.g., descendants/children, surviving spouse, and in some cases, parents) of the deceased... Read More
The Process of Opening (Reading) a Will
Introduction The Turkish Civil Code grants individuals the right to dispose of their assets after death. The most important manifestation of this right is the drafting of a will. However, the will... Read More