Filing a Lawsuit in Turkey from Canada: Legal Steps Simplified via UYAP
Turkish citizens living in Canada sometimes have to travel physically to Turkey to handle legal procedures. However, initiating a lawsuit and following legal processes in Turkey is now much easier. The main reason for this convenience is the digital services provided through the National Judiciary Informatics System (UYAP), developed by the Ministry of Justice of […]
Tracking Inheritance Procedures in Turkey for Turkish Citizens Residing in Canada
Inheritance law regulates the distribution of a deceased person’s assets and resolves potential disputes among heirs. While this process can be complex even for those living in Turkey, it can be even more challenging for Turkish citizens residing in Canada. However, with Yüksel & Yüksel, inheritance procedures in Turkey are now much more accessible and […]
Real Estate Transactions in Turkey While Living Abroad
Buying or selling property in Turkey can be a complex process, especially when you are residing abroad. For Turkish citizens living in Canada, managing real estate transactions remotely requires expert guidance, legal compliance, and reliable representation. Understanding Legal Requirements In Turkey, property sales involve a series of legal steps including title deed transfers, tax declarations, […]
Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Court Decisions in Turkey
As a Turkish citizen living in Canada, you may encounter legal decisions made by Canadian courts—such as divorce, custody, or financial rulings—that need to be recognized in Turkey for full legal effect. However, foreign judgments are not automatically enforceable in Turkey. This is where the process of ‘recognition and enforcement’ (tanıma ve tenfiz) becomes crucial. […]
How to Grant Power of Attorney from Canada for Legal Matters in Turkey
Living in Canada but need to handle legal matters in Turkey? Granting Power of Attorney (POA) is the most effective way to authorize someone—usually a lawyer—to act on your behalf in Turkey. Whether it’s about property sales, court representation, or inheritance processes, a valid POA streamlines everything without requiring your physical presence. What is Power […]
Inheritance Procedures in Turkey When a Family Member Passes Away Abroad
When a Turkish citizen passes away in a foreign country—such as Canada—managing inheritance procedures in Turkey becomes a cross-border legal issue. From obtaining inheritance certificates to handling property transfers and bank accounts, heirs must follow a formal legal process to claim their rights. First Step: Obtaining a Certificate of Inheritance The process begins with acquiring […]