Cansu
Lawyer · Izmir, Turkey
- 209 cases handled · 1 in this service
- 13+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Turkish
- Law, Yeditepe University
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4.96(9 reviews)
Guardianship for Adults (Incapacity & Dementia) in Turkey
When an adult in Turkey can no longer manage their affairs because of dementia or illness, the civil court of peace can appoint a guardian (vasi) under the rules on guardianship (vesayet). English-speaking lawyers explain the options and act for the family.
About Guardianship for Adults (Incapacity & Dementia) in Turkey
Guardianship for adults, also called adult guardianship, is in Turkey vesayet: the civil court of peace (sulh hukuk mahkemesi) restricts the legal capacity of an adult who can no longer manage their affairs, for example because of dementia, Alzheimer's or a serious illness, and appoints a guardian (vasi). Some older lists and lawyer pages call this service “Enduring Power of Attorney: Guardianship”. English-speaking lawyers explain the options to the family and act in court.
Who asks for it
Families of a parent or partner living in Turkey whose memory or judgment is failing, often when a bank, a property or a care home needs someone with authority to decide. Sometimes the person asks for support for themselves while still able to.
How it works in Turkey
The court looks at a medical report on the person's condition and hears them where possible. It then chooses a measure that fits: full guardianship, or a lighter one such as a legal adviser (yasal danışman) or a curator for particular matters (kayyım). The guardian reports to the court, and important acts, such as selling the person's home, need the court's approval.
What to look out for
Turkey has no widely used document like a lasting or enduring power of attorney. An ordinary power of attorney generally stops working when the person loses capacity, unless its wording or purpose says otherwise, so guardianship is often the only route. A guardianship order made in another country does not apply in Turkey on its own and may need enforcement of a foreign judgment. This is a sensitive family matter: the person's wishes and dignity come first. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Questions and answers
Who can be appointed guardian?
Often a close relative, such as a spouse or child, if suitable. The court decides and can choose someone else.
Is a medical report needed?
Yes. The court relies on a medical assessment of the person's condition.
Can the family sell the person's property?
Only through the guardian and with the court's approval; see also property sale.
Can the case be handled if the family lives abroad?
Yes. A lawyer in Turkey can bring the application and keep the family informed. More on the field: family law in Turkey.
4 lawyers who provide Guardianship for Adults (Incapacity & Dementia) in Turkey
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Gamze
Lawyer · Bodrum, Turkey
- 123 cases handled
- 14+ years in practice
- Speaks: Turkish, English
- Law, Yeditepe University
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4.94(4 reviews)
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Sadi Berk
Lawyer · Kusadasi, Turkey
- 80 cases handled
- 15+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Turkish
- Law, Marmara University
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5.00(6 reviews)
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Mert
Lawyer · Antalya, Turkey
- 43 cases handled
- 11+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Turkish
- Bachelors of Law, Ankara University
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