Introduction Opening and execution of a will in Turkey is a central stage of Turkish inheritance law. A will may clearly express the final wishes of the deceased, but it does not automatically transfer real estate, release bank accounts or end inheritance disputes by itself. After the death of the testator, the will must be […]
Introduction Estate administration in Turkey after death is the legal and practical process of identifying, protecting, declaring, transferring and distributing the assets and liabilities of a deceased person. The estate may include real estate, bank accounts, vehicles, company shares, receivables, investment accounts, jewelry, movable assets, intellectual property rights, insurance claims, pending lawsuits and debts. For […]
Introduction Inheritance rights of children born outside marriage in Turkey are an important and often disputed area of Turkish inheritance law. In practice, these cases may arise after the death of a father when a child born outside marriage claims inheritance rights, requests inclusion in the certificate of inheritance, challenges a will, objects to title […]
Introduction Inheritance rights of adopted children in Turkey are an important part of Turkish family law and inheritance law. Adoption creates a legal family relationship between the adopted child and the adoptive parent. This relationship does not only affect parental rights, surname, family registration or personal status; it also has direct inheritance consequences. Under Turkish […]
Introduction Children’s inheritance rights under Turkish law are among the most important subjects of Turkish succession law. When a parent dies, children are usually the first and strongest legal heirs. Turkish inheritance law gives children equal inheritance rights regardless of gender, age or economic condition. A son and a daughter inherit equally. A child who […]
Introduction The inheritance rights of the surviving spouse in Turkey are among the most important issues in Turkish inheritance law. When a married person dies, the surviving spouse may have significant rights over the estate. These rights may include a statutory inheritance share, reserved share protection, rights arising from the matrimonial property regime, claims concerning […]
The strategic acquisition of top-tier global human capital, foreign technical expertise, and specialized intellectual assets within the United States is strictly bound by a highly restrictive framework of federal administrative law. For domestic enterprises, growing technology startups, and multinational corporations looking to onboard foreign professionals executing complex cognitive roles, the primary legal mechanism is the […]
Introduction Probate procedures in Turkey for foreign nationals are an important legal subject for foreign property owners, international families, foreign heirs, dual citizens, surviving spouses and beneficiaries who need to deal with assets located in Turkey after death. Although the term “probate” is widely used in common-law jurisdictions, Turkish law does not use probate in […]
Introduction The validity of foreign wills in Turkey is an important legal issue for foreign nationals, dual citizens, Turkish citizens living abroad, international families and foreign property owners who own assets in Turkey. A person may prepare a will in England, Germany, France, Russia, the United States, the Netherlands, Iran, the United Arab Emirates or […]
The strategic deployment of human capital across international borders is a primary driver of commercial continuity, corporate growth, and cross-border operational integration. For multinational enterprises aiming to transfer specialized assets, high-level executives, or functional managers from an overseas affiliate into an existing or brand-new corporate link within the United States, the primary migration tool is […]