Payment of the Spouse’s Participation Claim from the Estate in Turkish Law

Elif Beyza Akkanat Öztürk

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Payment of the Spouse’s Participation Claim from the Estate in Turkish Law

Authors:

Elif Beyza Akkanat Öztürk

Publisher:

Selcuk University

Main Topics:

Aile Hukuku | Hukuk (Diğer)

Journal:

Selçuk Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.33 Issue 2, pp.1013-1040

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001353154

pISSN:

1306-8075

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Abstract:

 The dissolution of the matrimonial property regime following the termination of marriage, particularly when the surviving spouse is also an heir, leads to a direct confrontation between family law and inheritance law principles. Under the Turkish Civil Code, the intertwining of the participation regime for acquired property with the liquidation processes of the estate brings forth specific legal challenges. Moreover, the diverging approaches adopted in the Court of Cassations rulings contribute to uncertainties in practice. This study focuses on how liquidation processes should be conducted when the surviving spouse holds the dual status of heir and participation creditor. In this context, judicial practices concerning the payment of the participation claim from the estate are examined, considering doctrinal perspectives as well. Finally, a comparative analysis of German and Austrian legal systems is conducted to identify deficiencies in Turkish law and to propose possible solutions.

 The dissolution of the matrimonial property regime following the termination of marriage, particularly when the surviving spouse is also an heir, leads to a direct confrontation between family law and inheritance law principles. Under the Turkish Civil Code, the intertwining of the participation regime for acquired property with the liquidation processes of the estate brings forth specific legal challenges. Moreover, the diverging approaches adopted in the Court of Cassations rulings contribute to uncertainties in practice. This study focuses on how liquidation processes should be conducted when the surviving spouse holds the dual status of heir and participation creditor. In this context, judicial practices concerning the payment of the participation claim from the estate are examined, considering doctrinal perspectives as well. Finally, a comparative analysis of German and Austrian legal systems is conducted to identify deficiencies in Turkish law and to propose possible solutions.

 The dissolution of the matrimonial property regime following the termination of marriage, particularly when the surviving spouse is also an heir, leads to a direct confrontation between family law and inheritance law principles. Under the Turkish Civil Code, the intertwining of the participation regime for acquired property with the liquidation processes of the estate brings forth specific legal challenges. Moreover, the diverging approaches adopted in the Court of Cassations rulings contribute to uncertainties in practice. This study focuses on how liquidation processes should be conducted when the surviving spouse holds the dual status of heir and participation creditor. In this context, judicial practices concerning the payment of the participation claim from the estate are examined, considering doctrinal perspectives as well. Finally, a comparative analysis of German and Austrian legal systems is conducted to identify deficiencies in Turkish law and to propose possible solutions.

 Evlilik birliğinin sona ermesiyle mal rejiminin tasfiyesi, özellikle sağ kalan eşin mirasçı olması durumunda aile hukuku ve miras hukuku kurallarının âdeta karşı karşıya gelmesine neden olmaktadır. Türk Medeni Kanunu çerçevesinde edinilmiş mallara katılma rejimiyle terekenin tasfiye süreçlerinin birbirine karışması özellikli sorunları gündeme getirmektedir. Konuya dair Yargıtay kararlarındaki farklı çözümler de uygulamada belirsizliklere yol açmaktadır. Bu çalışmada, sağ kalan eşin mirasçılık ve katılma alacaklısı olduğu durumlarda tasfiye süreçlerinin nasıl gerçekleştirilmesi gerektiğine odaklanılmıştır. Bu kapsamda katılma alacağının terekeden ödenmesine ilişkin yargı uygulaması, konuya öğretinin de yaklaşımı gözetilerek değerlendirilmiştir. Son olarak Alman ve Avusturya hukukundaki düzenlemelerle kıyaslama yapılarak Türk hukukundaki eksiklikler tespit edilmiş ve çözüm önerileri sunulmuştur.

Article Details

Payment of the Spouse’s Participation Claim from the Estate in Turkish Law

Authors:

Elif Beyza Akkanat Öztürk

Publisher:

Selcuk University

Main Topics:

Aile Hukuku | Hukuk (Diğer)

Journal:

Selçuk Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.33 Issue 2, pp.1013-1040

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001353154

pISSN:

1306-8075

Participation claim

surviving (heir) spouse

dissolution of the matrimonial-acquired property regime

community of heirs

participation of the estate.Katılma Alacağı

sağ kalan eş

mal rejimi tasfiyesi

miras ortaklığı

terekenin paylaşılması.

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Article Details

Authors: Elif Beyza Akkanat Öztürk

Publisher: Selcuk University

Main Topics: Aile Hukuku | Hukuk (Diğer)

Journal: Selçuk Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.33 Issue 2, pp.1013-1040

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 6/2025

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001353154

pISSN: 1306-8075

Issues

Authors:

Elif Beyza Akkanat Öztürk

Publisher:

Selcuk University

Main Topics:

Aile Hukuku | Hukuk (Diğer)

Journal:

Selçuk Üniversitesi Hukuk Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.33 Issue 2, pp.1013-1040

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001353154

pISSN:

1306-8075