How to make a valid will in Turkey: official, handwritten and oral wills, reserved shares, opening of the will, annulment and reduction actions, and rules for foreigners.
Yetkiner Law Firm
Yetkiner Law Firm is a law firm based in Bornova, İzmir, providing legal advisory and litigation services to individuals and to domestic and international companies. The firm was founded by Att. Uygar Yetkiner in 2022.
Yetkiner Law Firm provides services in a range of practice areas, in particular divorce and family law, criminal law, employment law, debt enforcement law, lease and real estate law, and inheritance law. Domestic and international companies are advised on contracts, commercial disputes and corporate law matters. Foreign clients are served directly in English and French.
Each matter is handled individually according to the client’s needs, and the process, possible outcomes and costs are explained clearly to the client from the outset.
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Recognition of a Foreign Divorce Decree in Turkey: Recognition Action and Civil Registry Entry
How is a divorce decree obtained abroad recognised in Turkey? Administrative registration at the civil registry or consulate (Article 27/A), the recognition action under the PIL Code, conditions, required documents, competent court and enforcement of custody and maintenance orders.
Inheritance Law in Turkey: Legal Heirs, Inheritance Shares and Reserved Portions
How is an estate divided in Turkey? Statutory heirs, the surviving spouse’s share, worked examples, reserved portions and the action for reduction, certificate of inheritance, foreign heirs, partition and inheritance tax.