The Turkish Civil Code governs the legal aspects of marriage and divorce, and it is the basis for determining the legal rights of spouses and their heirs. If a married couple wants to ensure that their assets are distributed according to their wishes after their death, they can make a will. However, the terms of […]
Under Turkish Law, there are two (2) types of dispositions or transfers of property that take effect upon the death of the person making it (also known as a “testator or testatrix”), namely agreements of inheritance and wills. Agreements of inheritance. Pursuant to CC. Art. 545, an agreement of inheritance is a legal contract […]
Introduction Succession law concerns the distribution of a person’s property on his or her death and is a vital area that affects almost everyone. Succession law serves to consider the wishes of the individual as well to provide preservation and security of the family. Under this topic, we will discuss the principles under which the […]