Turkey: Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

This article examines succession involving foreign nationals and assets in Turkey. It considers the applicable law, statutory and reserved shares, foreign wills, inheritance certificates, real estate restrictions, estate debts, disputes and tax formalities.

Navigating inheritance law in Turkey can be complex for foreign nationals and international families dealing with cross-border estates. Understanding the legal requirements for inheriting property, bank accounts, and other assets in Turkey—including inheritance certificates, tax obligations, and recognition of foreign wills—is essential for protecting your family's rights and ensuring a smooth transfer of assets.

Foreign nationality does not, by itself, prevent a spouse from requesting alimony in Turkey. The decisive questions are whether the Turkish courts have jurisdiction, which country’s law applies to the claim and whether the legal conditions for maintenance are satisfied.

Vasiyet kaydı bulunmadığı durumlarda, Birleşik Arap Emirlikleri mahkemeleri mal varlığınızı Şeriat yasalarına göre dağıtır. Bu durumda örneğin...

In enforcement proceedings, the seizure of property that does not belong to the debtor but rather to third parties is a situation frequently encountered in practice that leads to significant aggrievements.

Miras hukuku kapsamında, mirasbırakanın ölümüyle birlikte terekesi üzerinde mirasçılar ve vasiyet alacaklılarının çeşitli hakları olacaktır.

Are you grappling with the complexities of inheritance laws in Turkey? Seeking clarity on how to secure your rightful inheritance or navigate the legal process smoothly? Look no further.

Günümüzde çok yaygın olan bir kanı, eşlerin kanuna uygun bir şekilde akdetmiş oldukları mal rejimi sözleşmesi sonrasında, eşlerden birinin ölümü üzerine, sağ kalan eşin kanuni mirasçılığının da etkileneceğidir.

In the event of the death of a foreign national, a certificate of inheritance must be obtained in Turkey for the transfer of his/her assets in Turkey to his/her heirs.