Reduction of Shares Lawsuit (Turkish Civil Code Articles 560–571)
1. Introduction The Turkish Civil Code, in inheritance law, aims to protect the freedom of the testator while also ensuring that the rights of blood relatives are not violated. This... Read More
Whose jewelry is given as gifts at the wedding?
To Whom Do the Wedding Gifts Belong? The Legal Status of Wedding Gifts and Their Division in Case of Divorce. One of the most debated issues in divorce cases in Türkiye is the legal status of wedding gifts... Read More
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN EQUALIZATION AND REDUCTION, AND THE CONFUSIONS IN THEIR APPLICATION
Introduction Two of the most debated concepts in inheritance law are equalization (restitution/equalization obligation) and reduction (reduction to protect the reserved share). Both... Read More
What is a Purchase Agreement?
PRE-EMPTION (RIGHT OF PURCHASE) AGREEMENT Drafting and Parties Appearing before me today, ../../…. at the ……… Notary Public: Property Owner (Right Granter): Name and Surname: ………………… Date of Birth... Read More
WHAT IS SURFACE RIGHT (CONSTRUCTION RIGHT)?
1. Introduction The right of superficies is the authority granted to one person to construct a building on or under another person's property, or to use an existing building... Read More
Types of Wills and Their Validity Requirements – A Detailed Examination in Turkish Law
1. Introduction A testator may freely dispose of their assets during their lifetime. However, the Turkish Civil Code (TMK) guarantees a "reserved share" for certain heirs... Read More
What is the Reserved Share? Conditions for Filing a Reduction Claim
1. Introduction A testator may freely dispose of their assets during their lifetime. However, the Turkish Civil Code (TMK) guarantees a "reserved share" for certain heirs... Read More
How is Inheritance Divided? – Legal Process, Ratios and Supreme Court Decisions
1. Introduction Inheritance distribution is the process of distributing the assets left behind by a deceased person among legal heirs or those designated by a will. Read More
Paternity Suit and Disavowal of Paternity – Legal Framework and Supreme Court Decisions
1. Introduction Lineage (or ancestry) refers to the legal relationship between a child and their parents. Lineage with the mother is established at birth; lineage with the father... Read More
Alimony Law: In Which Cases is Alimony Awarded? What Should I Do If I Don't Want to Pay Alimony?
1. Introduction Alimony is the provision of financial support by one party to the other or to their children during or after a divorce or separation. Turkish Civil Code... Read More