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

Article 528: 1. Scope

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

The deceased may conclude a contract of renunciation of inheritance with one of his or her heirs, either gratuitously or for consideration.

The person renouncing shall lose the status of heir.

Renunciation of inheritance for consideration shall also have effect for the descendants of the person renouncing, unless otherwise provided in the contract.

Original Turkish text

MADDE 528 · 1. Kapsamı

Mirasbırakan, bir mirasçısı ile karşılıksız veya bir karşılık sağlanarak mirastan feragat sözleşmesi yapabilir.

Feragat eden, mirasçılık sıfatını kaybeder.

Bir karşılık sağlanarak mirastan feragat, sözleşmede aksi öngörülmedikçe feragat edenin altsoyu için de sonuç doğurur.

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

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