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Turkish Civil Code (Law No. 4721)

Article 671: I. Return or set-off

Book Three: LAW OF SUCCESSION › Part Two: DEVOLUTION OF THE ESTATE › Chapter Three: PARTITION OF THE ESTATE › Division Three: EQUALISATION IN SUCCESSION

The heir obliged to return may, at his or her option, either return in kind what he or she has received or have its value set off against his or her inheritance share, even if it exceeds his or her share.

Dispositions of the deceased contrary to this rule and the rights of the heirs concerning abatement (tenkis) are reserved.

Original Turkish text

MADDE 671 · I. Geri verme veya mahsup

Geri vermekle yükümlü olan mirasçı, dilerse aldığını aynen geri verir; dilerse payından fazla olsa bile değerini miras payına mahsup ettirir.

Mirasbırakanın bu kurala aykırı tasarrufları ve mirasçıların tenkise ilişkin hakları saklıdır.

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

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