Insights

Does an insolvent estate automatically protect heirs in Turkey? We examine the conditions for deemed renunciation of inheritance under Article 605/2 of the Turkish Civil Code, the burden of proof, and the relevant Court of Cassation rulings.

If you own property in Turkey, or stand to inherit from a Turkish national, you may be wondering which country's inheritance law actually applies. Here's what Turkish private international law and the forced heirship rules say.

No rent increase clause in your lease? We examine, in light of current Court of Cassation decisions, at what rate and through what procedure a rent increase can be claimed under Articles 343-346 of the Turkish Code of Obligations.

Planning to buy property in Antalya? Here's the pre-purchase checklist, the formal requirements for a preliminary sale agreement,

New Turkish law exempts foreign-source income of new residents from income tax for 20 years, subject to strict eligibility and filing deadlines.

What can a landlord do if a tenant stops paying rent in Turkey? A practical guide to eviction through enforcement proceedings and the "two justified notices" route.

Can a tenant who pays rent but not utilities, water, or maintenance fees be evicted under Turkish law? A review of the Court of Cassation's 2025 ruling.

The conditions, documentation, and procedure under which a foreign national married to a Turkish citizen may acquire Turkish citizenship pursuant to Article 16 of Law No. 5901 and its Implementing Regulation, including the effect of divorce, death of the spouse, and a declaration of absence (gaiplik).

An analysis, with dates and instrument numbers cited for each source, of whether stateless persons may acquire Turkish citizenship through real estate investment under Law No. 5901, the Implementing Regulation, and the relevant Presidential Decrees currently in force.

Turkey allows foreign nationals who acquire qualifying real estate worth at least USD 400,000 to apply for citizenship by exception. Not every property qualifies, however — agricultural land, unbuilt plots subject to a project-development obligation, and timeshare rights are excluded, and the acquisition, valuation, and payment process must follow specific legal procedures.

What is an apostille, which documents require it, and where can you obtain one in Turkey? Governors' offices, district governorates, courts, member countries, and e-Apostille explained.

What is a Certificate of Capacity to Marry for Turkish citizens getting married abroad? Which countries accept it, how is it obtained, and what are the key legal considerations?

This document is an introductory guide for foreign nationals married to Turkish citizens. It is not a substitute for comprehensive legal advice. As every marriage and family situation involves its own particular circumstances, we strongly recommend seeking qualified legal counsel before taking any significant steps.

Turkish citizens who marry abroad are generally required to have that marriage officially recorded in Turkey's civil registers. Here is a practical guide to how this process works — and where the important caveats lie.

This article examines the legal boundaries of the undercover officer (test purchase) method frequently employed in drug-related prosecutions. It explains, with reference to Court of Cassation decisions and statutory provisions, why evidence obtained when law enforcement officers exceed the limits of "passive observation" by inciting a perpetrator to commit an offence must be deemed unlawful, and why a conviction based on such evidence must be quashed.

A practical legal guide to placing a family home annotation (aile konutu şerhi) on a Turkish title deed under TCC Articles 194–195 — including required documents, the WebTapu route, and how to apply through the Family Court.

A foreign national died owning real estate or assets in Turkey? This guide covers the full legal process — certificate of inheritance, tax obligations, title deed transfer, and how to manage everything from abroad.

A technical guide to Turkish inheritance and gift tax in 2026 — legal basis, taxable base calculation, updated brackets, filing deadlines, and obligations for foreign heirs under Turkish law.

Learn the 5 specific grounds for divorce under Turkish law — adultery, abuse, desertion, and more. A practical guide for Turkish citizens and foreigners navigating divorce in Turkey.

Understand the general grounds for divorce in Turkey under Article 166 of the Turkish Civil Code — including contested divorce, uncontested divorce, and de facto separation. A practical guide for Turkish citizens and foreigners.

Learn the difference between disinheritance (Iskât) and unworthiness to inherit under Turkish Civil Code, how heirs can lose inheritance rights in Turkey.

Learn how heirs can renounce inheritance (Reddi Miras) under Turkish Civil Code — types of renunciation, deadlines, formalities, and how to avoid inheriting debts.

Learn how under KVKK individuals can request correction or deletion of their health data, the process, deadlines and legal remedies explained.

The process of obtaining a Restraining Order (Preventive Measure) under Turkish Law No. 6284, the necessary conditions, enforcement imprisonment sanction, and step-by-step application methods.

The process for registering foreign divorce decrees in the Turkish Population Register via the administrative route (without a court trial), including required documents, competent authorities, and legal consequences. (Law No. 5490, Art. 27/A)

Based on the Court of Cassation rulings, this article examines how trust-damaging behavior on social media (likes, comments) constitutes heavy fault in divorce and its impact on damages/maintenance claims.

This article examines the legal definition of the Certificate of Inheritance (Succession Document), its role in proving inheritance shares, and the procedure for obtaining the document via the Notary Public or the Civil Courts Of Peace.

An guide examining the legal basis and importance of the mandatory Bar Association enrolment and the subsequent obligation for lawyers to establish a professional chamber within 3 months, based on Articles 43 and 66 of the Lawyers Act.

An uncontested divorce allows spouses to end their marriage by mutual consent under Article 166/3 of the Turkish Civil Code. Known for its efficiency and typically finalised in a single hearing, this legal route offers a less adversarial separation. This article outlines the procedure, legal requirements, custody, maintenance, and asset division in detail.

Pursuant to the Court of Cassation Ruling published in the Official Gazette dated 07.11.2025, No. 33070, the one-month period for filing an eviction lawsuit due to necessity (TBK Art. 350) for fixed-term lease agreements is an absolute rule of public order that must be ex officio considered by the court.