Turkey: Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

Turkish family law mandates a 300-day waiting period (iddet müddeti) before divorced women can remarry, designed to prevent paternity confusion and protect lineage rights.

The acquisition of high-value immovable assets by international investors creates a multi-generational legacy that requires strategic long-term planning. When a foreign property owner passes away, the management and legal distribution of their domestic real estate portfolio shift into a highly technical regulatory framework. Resolving these cross-border estate transmissions demands a meticulous synthesis of local civil codes, international succession principles, and property registration protocols.

Today, human life is increasingly acquiring an international character. An individual may be born in Türkiye, receive education in Europe, pursue a career in the Middle East, make investments in different countries, and have family members dispersed across various parts of the world.

Turkey's rich history, vibrant culture, and strategic position as a bridge between Europe and Asia have made it a magnet for expats, retirees, and international investors.

Kanundan veya taraflar arasındaki anlaşmadan kaynaklanan bazı durumlarda taşınır veya taşınmaz bir eşya, birden çok kişinin paylı veya elbirliği mülkiyetinde bulunabilir.

In certain cases arising from law or agreement between the parties, a movable or immovable asset may be held under co-ownership or joint ownership by multiple individuals.

Günümüzde hukuki süreçlerde sıkça karşılaşılan vesayet, kayyım ve yasal danışmanlık kavramları ne anlama gelmektedir ve bu süreçler nasıl işler?

Geleneksel olarak, miras, bir kişinin hayatının sonunda maddi değerlerini veya kişisel eşyalarını ailesine veya sevdiklerine bırakma yoludur.

Mirasın reddi kurumu hukuk sistemimize İsviçre Medeni Kanunu'ndan yapılan iktibas ile 17.02.1926 tarihli ve 743 sayılı Türk Medeni Kanunu( TMK) ile girmiştir.