Turkish Law in EnglishTÜRKİYE
Turkish Civil Code (Law No. 4721)

Article 371: 2. Claiming

Book Two: FAMILY LAW › Part Two: KINSHIP › Chapter Two: THE FAMILY › Division Two: HOUSEHOLD ORDER

The descendant may claim this remuneration upon the death of the debtor.

The creditor may also claim this receivable during the lifetime of the debtor in the event of termination of living together or change of ownership of the business, enforcement proceedings against the debtor or the debtor's bankruptcy.

This receivable shall not be subject to limitation. However, it may be claimed at the latest until the moment of partition of the debtor's estate.

Original Turkish text

MADDE 371 · 2. İstenmesi

Altsoy, bu bedeli borçlunun ölümü hâlinde isteyebilir.

Alacaklı, bu alacağını borçlunun sağlığında, birlikte yaşamanın sona ermesi veya işletmenin el değiştirmesi, borçluya karşı icra takibi yapılması veya onun iflâsı hâllerinde de isteyebilir.

Bu alacak zamanaşımına uğramaz. Fakat en geç borçlunun terekesinin taksimi anına kadar istenebilir.

Text as of 1 October 2026 · Official source (Turkish): mevzuat.gov.tr ↗

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