Turkish law topic · 8 articles
Mandate (Agency) Contracts in Türkiye
Vekil, vekâlet verenin menfaatine ve iradesine uygun olarak bir iş görmeyi veya işlem yapmayı üstlenir; sadakat ve özen borcu sözleşmenin merkezindedir. Taraflar sözleşmeyi her zaman sona erdirebilir; ancak uygun olmayan zamanda yapılan azil veya istifa tazminat sorumluluğu doğurur.
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Power of Attorney for Legal Proceedings in Turkey from Abroad
A power of attorney issued abroad must be properly drafted, authenticated and translated before it can be used in Turkish legal proceedings.
Foreign Powers of Attorney for Turkish Land Registry Transactions
A foreign power of attorney for Turkish land registry work must satisfy specific title deed, authentication and translation requirements.
Using a Power of Attorney for Inheritance Proceedings in Türkiye While Abroad
Foreign heirs can handle most steps of a Turkish inheritance file, including obtaining an inheritance certificate and dealing with estate property, through a properly drafted power of attorney.
Power of Attorney for Divorce Proceedings in Türkiye: What Foreign Nationals Need
A spouse who cannot attend a Turkish divorce case in person can usually be represented under a power of attorney, but Turkish practice applies specific formal requirements to divorce-related powers.
Apostille or Consular Legalisation: Choosing the Right Route for Turkish Documents
Whether a foreign document needs an apostille or full consular legalisation to be usable in Türkiye depends on whether the issuing country is party to the Hague Apostille Convention.
Consulate or Notary: Issuing a Turkish Power of Attorney from Abroad
A Turkish power of attorney can be issued abroad either through a Turkish consulate or through a local notary followed by apostille, and the two routes are not interchangeable in every case.
Scope and Revocation of a Power of Attorney in Türkiye: What Principals Should Know
The powers granted under a Turkish power of attorney are read narrowly by Turkish institutions, and revoking one requires specific steps to be effective against third parties.
Common Defects That Invalidate a Power of Attorney in Türkiye
A power of attorney prepared abroad for use in Türkiye is frequently rejected because of avoidable formal defects rather than substantive legal problems.
Related Legislation
- TBK m. 502
- TBK m. 506
- TBK m. 512
- TBK m. 513
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