Course Credit
ECTS Credit
Course Type
Instructional Language
Programs that can take the course
The Inheritance Law course equips students with the ability to legally assess the legal relationships that arise upon the death of a decedent. In addition to fundamental concepts such as estate, decedent, and heir, the course also examines legal heirs and heirs with reserved portions. Particular emphasis is placed on the differences between mortis causa dispositions and inter vivos transactions, as well as the formal and substantive aspects of mortis causa dispositions. The course further explores the grounds for annulment of mortis causa dispositions, reduction actions (tenkis davaları) in cases of reserved portion violations, and the limitations on testamentary freedom. Finally, the transfer, acquisition, and distribution of inheritance are also key topics covered within the course.
Textbook and / or References
Akkurt, Sinan Sami: Şematik Miras Hukuku, Seçkin Publishing, Ankara 2024.
Antalya, O. Gökhan: Marmara Hukuk Yorumu Cilt III: Miras Hukuku, Seçkin Publishing, Ankara 2021.
Ayan, Mehmet/Ayan, Nurşen: Miras Hukuku, Adalet Publishing, Ankara 2023.
Çabri, Sezer: Miras Hukuku Şerhi Cilt I-II-III, 12 Levha Publishing, İstanbul 2023.
Dural, Mustafa/Öz, Turgut: Türk Özel Hukuku Cilt IV: Miras Hukuku, Filiz Publishing, İstanbul 2024.
Eren, Fikret/Yücer Aktürk, İpek: Miras Hukuku, Yetkin Publishing,, Ankara 2023.
Hatemi, Hüseyin: Miras Hukuku, 12 Levha Publishing,, İstanbul 2022.
İmre, Zahit/Erman, Hasan: Miras Hukuku, Ankara 2024.
İnan, Ali Naim/Ertaş, Şeref/Albaş, Hakan: Miras Hukuku, Ankara 2024.
Kılıçoğlu, Ahmet M.: Miras Hukuku, Turhan Bookstore, Ankara 2024.
Öztan, Bilge: Miras Hukuku, Yetkin Publishing,, Ankara 2024.
Serozan, Rona/Engin, Baki İlkay: Miras Hukuku, Seçkin Publishing,, Ankara 2024.
Şıpka, Şükran/Akşener Mert, Sehil: Güncel Yargı Kararları Işığında Soru ve Cevaplarla Miras Hukuku – I, 12 Levha Publishing,, İstanbul 2023.
Yılmaz, Süleyman: Medeni Hukuk Cilt IV-Miras Hukuku, Ankara 2024.
This course aims to teach the fundamental concepts of inheritance law, the types of heirs, and the legal principles governing the transfer of inheritance. Topics such as legal and testamentary heirs, types of mortis causa dispositions, acquisition, and distribution of inheritance are examined in detail to help students reinforce their theoretical knowledge through practical applications. Additionally, the course explores legal remedies specific to inheritance law, including reduction actions (tenkis davası), equalization of inheritance, and the transfer of inheritance shares, aiming to develop students’ legal reasoning skills in these matters.
1. Explains the fundamental concepts, principles, and types of heirs in inheritance law.
2. Analyzes the differences between legal and testamentary heirs and examines the processes of acquiring heirship.
3. Evaluates the types of mortis causa dispositions (wills, inheritance contracts, etc.) and their validity requirements.
4. Explains the legal framework for the acquisition, distribution, and equalization of inheritance.
5. Assesses the legal remedies for disputes specific to inheritance law, including reduction actions, disinheritance, and renunciation of inheritance.
6. Develops legal reasoning skills by analyzing judicial precedents and comparative legal applications in inheritance law.
7. Follows current developments in inheritance law and adopts a critical perspective on legal issues.
Week 1: Introduction, Fundamental Concepts of Inheritance Law, Universal Succession in Inheritance Law, Legal Heirs
Week 2: Legal Heirs, Testamentary Heirs
Week 3: Wills, Inheritance Contracts
Week 4: Mortis Causa Dispositions in the Material Sense (Bequests, Appointment of Heirs, Conditions, Charges, Substituted and Subsequent Heirs)
Week 5: Mortis Causa Dispositions in the Material Sense, Renunciation of Inheritance, Disinheritance
Week 6: Interpretation of Mortis Causa Dispositions, Automatic Nullity of Mortis Causa Dispositions, Annulment of Mortis Causa Dispositions
Week 7: Limitations on Freedom of Disposition in Mortis Causa Dispositions
Week 8: Parties and Legal Grounds of the Reduction Lawsuit (Tenkis Case)
Week 9: Legal Consequences of the Reduction Lawsuit, Practical Examples on Determining the Amount Subject to Reduction
Week 10: Transfer of Inheritance, Acquisition of Inheritance
Week 11: Equalization in Inheritance
Week 12: Transfer of Inheritance Shares, Distribution of the Estate
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