Citizenship by Investment in Turkey: A Pathway to Turkish Citizenship Citizenship by investment programs have gained popularity worldwide as a means for individuals to obtain citizenship in a foreign country by making a significant investment. Turkey is one such country that offers a citizenship by investment program, allowing foreign investors to acquire Turkish citizenship through various investment options. In this article, we will explore the citizenship by investment program in Turkey, its benefits, and the requirements for eligibility. The citizenship by investment program in Turkey was ..read more

Forced Heirship In Turkey Forced heirship is a legal concept that ensures a certain portion of a deceased person’s estate is reserved for specific heirs, regardless of the wishes expressed in their will. In Turkey, forced heirship is a fundamental principle of inheritance law and has significant implications for estate planning and asset distribution. In this essay, we will explore the concept of forced heirship in Turkey, its legal basis, and its impact on individuals and families. The concept of forced heirship in Turkey is rooted in the Civil Code and aims to protect the rights of certain ..read more

Making a Will in Turkey A will is a legal document that allows individuals to specify how their assets and properties should be distributed after their death. In Turkey, making a will is an important step in estate planning and ensuring the smooth transfer of assets to the intended beneficiaries. In this essay, we will explore the process of making a will in Turkey and the benefits it offers. The first step in making a will in Turkey is to determine the assets and properties that will be included in the will. This can include real estate, bank accounts, investments, and personal belongings. I ..read more

The services of an inheritance lawyer in Turkey play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient distribution of assets and properties after the death of an individual. Inheritance matters can be complex and emotionally challenging, and having a knowledgeable and experienced lawyer by your side can provide invaluable guidance and support. In this article, we will explore the services provided by an inheritance lawyer in Turkey and the benefits of seeking their assistance. One of the primary services provided by an inheritance lawyer in Turkey is legal advice and guidance. They have a d ..read more

How To Buy a Property in Turkey Mick Amca and Trudie make documentaries in Turkey for their YouTube channel. This is the interview they have done with me about purchasing a property in Turkey.sdfg Please note that after this interview the process of purchasing a property in Turkey for foreigners have changed slightly The post How To Buy a Property in Turkey appeared first on Lawyer Burcu Yılmaz Sayılgan ..read more

Inheritance Law in Turkey Obviously inheritance law is one of the main concerns for foreigners living in Turkey, since a lot of people own properties here. Let’s talk about a deceased person owning a property in Turkey. What happens after he or she dies? The totality of the property belonging to a person is called their estate (tereke). Under Turkish Law, following the death of an individual, his or her entire estate passes to the heirs. So, how is this affected by either the operation of law or the testamentary will of the deceased? In terms of immovable properties in Tur ..read more

What is a Currency Purchase Document That is Required to Purchase a Property in Turkey by a Foreigner? As of January 24 2022 foreigners looking to purchase a property in Turkey, must submit a Currency Purchase Document to the tittle deed office to make the application of the property purchase. The foreigner who is going to purchase a Turkish property must exchange either GBP, USD or EUR to Turkish Lira as much as the declared sale value of the property at his/her bank account in Turkey. The bank exchanges the foreign currency to Turkish Lira with the rate of Turkish Central Bank. An individua ..read more

Differences Between Turkish Law and English Law Systems As you may know, the legal system in England is based on common law principles, whereas the Turkish legal system is based on civil law.Therefore, I think it would be a good idea to start by outlining the differences between the two systems. One big difference between these two systems can be found in the decision making process. Traditional civil law is a judge- based system. Judges, as direct representatives of the State, conduct the trial and define the scope and the extent of the inquiry; deciding both the fact and the law. Whereas, c ..read more

Probate In Turkey In Turkey no matter if the deceased left a will or not, the heirs must first obtain an inheritance certificate from the courts in order to inherit the estate of the deceased. An inheritance certificate is a court decision stating the heirs of the deceased and their shares of the estate. To get that decision you will have to provide some certificates from the country of the deceased and the heirs with Apostilles. (An Apostille is a form of authentication issued from the country the certificate was issued.) The heirs cannot sell or transfer the estate of the deceased before th ..read more

How to Protect Your Money When You Deposit Money at a Turkish Bank Account? To get Turkish citizenship by investment, the money deposited at the bank must be converted to Turkish Lira with the exchange rate of Turkish Central bank and a certificate must be obtained in relation to this transaction. If you want to get Turkish citizenship by depositing 500.000 USD or equivalent foreign currency at a Turkish bank account, you might worry about the value of your money due to exchange rate fluctuations in 3 years which is the time period that you cannot withdraw the money. For that you can protect ..read more