Turkish Civil Code (Law No. 4721)

Article 613: 2. Devolution of the estate to the surviving spouse

Book Three: LAW OF SUCCESSION › Part Two: DEVOLUTION OF THE ESTATE › Chapter Two: EFFECTS OF THE DEVOLUTION OF THE ESTATE › Division Two: ACQUISITION OF THE ESTATE A. Acquisition

If all of the descendants disclaim the estate, their share passes to the surviving spouse.

Original Turkish text

MADDE 613 · 2. Mirasın sağ kalan eşe geçmesi

Altsoyun tamamının mirası reddetmesi hâlinde, bunların payı sağ kalan eşe geçer.

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

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