Introduction Debt securities offering in Turkey is one of the principal methods by which companies, banks, financial institutions and other issuers raise funds from capital markets. Instead of borrowing only from banks or issuing new shares, an issuer may issue debt securities such as bonds, financing bills, convertible bonds, exchangeable bonds, precious metal bills and […]
Introduction Share issuance in Turkey is one of the most important legal mechanisms through which joint-stock companies raise capital, broaden their shareholder base, enter the public market, finance growth and improve institutional visibility. Under Turkish law, share issuance may occur in different forms, including initial public offering, capital increase, secondary public offering, bonus issue, rights […]
Introduction Settlement agreements between heirs in Turkish inheritance law are among the most practical and effective methods for resolving inheritance disputes without long and costly litigation. After a person dies, heirs may face many questions: Who will receive the family home? Will the inherited real estate be sold or divided? How will bank accounts be […]
Introduction Inheritance of vehicles, jewelry and personal assets in Turkey is an important part of estate administration. Although inheritance disputes often focus on real estate, many estates also include cars, motorcycles, boats, jewelry, gold, cash, watches, artworks, antiques, household goods, personal collections, bank-held valuables, safe deposit box contents, digital devices and other movable assets. These […]
Introduction Estate litigation in Turkey for foreign heirs is an important legal subject for individuals who inherit or claim rights over assets located in Turkey. Foreign heirs may be children, surviving spouses, parents, siblings, appointed heirs, beneficiaries under a will, adopted children, children born outside marriage or relatives living abroad. They may be involved in […]
Introduction A power of attorney for inheritance procedures in Turkey is one of the most practical legal tools for heirs, surviving spouses, beneficiaries and foreign nationals who need to handle estate matters without personally attending every institution in Turkey. Inheritance procedures may involve courts, notaries, tax offices, land registry offices, banks, municipalities, trade registry offices, […]
Introduction Inheritance disputes involving second marriages in Turkey are among the most sensitive and complex issues in Turkish inheritance law. These disputes often arise after the death of a person who was married more than once, especially where there are children from a previous marriage, children from a later marriage, a surviving spouse, stepchildren, adopted […]
Introduction Family business succession planning in Turkey is one of the most important legal issues for business owners, shareholders, founders, family companies and heirs. Many Turkish companies are family-owned or family-controlled. A business may start as a small family enterprise and later become a valuable limited liability company, joint stock company, holding structure, real estate […]
Introduction Inheritance of company shares in Turkey is a complex legal process that combines inheritance law, company law, tax law and commercial practice. When a shareholder dies, the heirs do not only inherit personal assets such as real estate, bank accounts or vehicles. They may also inherit shares in a Turkish company, dividend rights, voting […]