The Turkish Civil Code was enacted on 22 November 2001 and entered into force on 8 December 2001. It replaced the earlier 1926 version. The Code is composed of 1030 articles organized into the following Books: (I) People; (II) Family law; (III) Inheritance law; (IV) The law of goods.
OWNERSHIP AND REAL RIGHTS. Book IV on the law of things sets out rules and principles governing property rights. Part One concerns ownership, whereas Part Two deals with the following limited real rights: easements, pledge of real estate, mortgage, possession (provisions on land registry are laid down).
INHERITANCE. Inheritance in Turkey follows full succession by operation of law upon the death of the testator: legal and appointed heirs acquire rights and debts directly (Art. 599). The concept of “reserved share” ensures that certain heirs (spouse, children, parents) cannot be entirely disinherited; wills must respect these mandatory shares. Specific provisions under Book III apply to inheritanc of agricultural lands and enterprises.
OWNERSHIP AND REAL RIGHTS. Book IV on the law of things sets out rules and principles governing property rights. Part One concerns ownership, whereas Part Two deals with the following limited real rights: easements, pledge of real estate, mortgage, possession (provisions on land registry are laid down).
INHERITANCE. Inheritance in Turkey follows full succession by operation of law upon the death of the testator: legal and appointed heirs acquire rights and debts directly (Art. 599). The concept of “reserved share” ensures that certain heirs (spouse, children, parents) cannot be entirely disinherited; wills must respect these mandatory shares. Specific provisions under Book III apply to inheritanc of agricultural lands and enterprises.
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Turkish Civil Code.
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Türkiye
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