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Turkish Civil Code (Law No. 4721)

Article 526: G. Foundation

Book Three: LAW OF SUCCESSION › Part One: HEIRS › Chapter Two: DISPOSITIONS UPON DEATH › Division Three: TYPES OF DISPOSITIONS UPON DEATH

The deceased may establish a foundation by allocating the whole or a part of the disposable portion of his or her estate.

The foundation shall acquire legal personality only on condition that the provisions of law are complied with.

Original Turkish text

MADDE 526 · G. Vakıf

Mirasbırakan, terekesinin tasarruf edilebilir kısmının tamamını veya bir bölümünü özgülemek suretiyle vakıf kurabilir.

Vakıf, ancak kanun hükümlerine uyulmak koşuluyla tüzel kişilik kazanır.

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

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