Turkish law topic · 2 articles
Wills in Türkiye
A unilateral act by which the deceased makes a disposition mortis causa; it may be made in official, holographic or oral form. Defects of form and defects of intent are grounds for an action for annulment.
Guides and Articles
Challenging a Will or Inheritance Arrangement in Turkey
A will or inheritance arrangement involving Turkish assets may be challenged on capacity, form, reserved shares or authenticity grounds.
Is a Will Made Abroad Valid for Turkish Assets?
A will executed abroad can be valid for Turkish assets, but its form and content still need to satisfy Turkish conflict-of-law and inheritance rules.
Related Legislation
- Turkish Civil Code, Art. 531
- Turkish Civil Code, Art. 532
- Turkish Civil Code, Art. 538
- Turkish Civil Code, Art. 557
Topic Map
- Considered together with
- Reserved Portion (Forced Heirship)
- Alternative routes
- Inheritance ContractInheritance Contract
- Procedural links
- Disinheritance
- Related topics
- Action for AbatementAction for Abatement
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