Expert Legal Guidance on Wealth Management, Asset Protection & Inheritance Planning
Understanding Trusts & Asset Protection in Turkey
Turkey does not have a common law trust system like the UK or the USA. However, there are alternative legal structures for asset protection, inheritance planning, and wealth management that serve similar purposes. Wealthy individuals, businesses, and foreign investors in Turkey use foundations, fiduciary agreements, and corporate structures to secure assets for beneficiaries, heirs, and charitable causes.
At Sahin Legal Consultancy, we assist high-net-worth individuals, investors, and families in setting up legal asset protection structures, inheritance planning solutions, and corporate holding entities. As a licensed Turkish lawyer, I provide strategic advisory on how to structure wealth legally in Turkey while ensuring compliance with Turkish law.
Who We Assist
✔ High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) & Families – Advising on wealth preservation, inheritance planning, and private asset management.
✔ Foreign Investors & Business Owners – Structuring corporate holdings, investment funds, and succession plans.
✔ Expatriates & Dual Citizens – Ensuring cross-border estate planning and international trust solutions.
✔ Philanthropists & Foundations – Establishing charitable foundations and tax-efficient giving strategies.
✔ Corporate Entities & Family Offices – Creating corporate holding structures and fiduciary management solutions.
🔹 Trust Law & Asset Protection Services in Turkey Provided by Sahin Legal Consultancy
While traditional common law trusts do not exist in Turkey, I provide legal alternatives for wealth protection and estate management that meet client needs.
1️⃣ Private Foundations & Asset Protection Vehicles
✔ Establishing private foundations (Vakıf) under Turkish law for wealth preservation.
✔ Structuring foundations for family wealth management and inheritance planning.
✔ Ensuring compliance with Turkish Civil Code regulations on charitable and private foundations.
📌 Example:
A high-net-worth individual in Turkey wants to set aside assets for future generations. I establish a private foundation to secure family wealth.
2️⃣ Fiduciary Agreements & Asset Holding Structures
✔ Creating fiduciary agreements to manage assets on behalf of beneficiaries.
✔ Structuring legal asset transfers through nominee agreements and investment vehicles.
✔ Advising foreign investors on tax-efficient asset ownership in Turkey.
📌 Example:
A European investor wants to hold real estate in Turkey for family members. I structure a fiduciary agreement to manage the asset on their behalf.
3️⃣ Inheritance Planning & Succession Strategies
✔ Drafting wills and legal inheritance plans in compliance with Turkish law.
✔ Advising on Turkish forced heirship rules and legal succession planning.
✔ Structuring corporate entities for wealth transfer to heirs and beneficiaries.
📌 Example:
A UK-Turkish dual citizen needs to protect business assets for their heirs. I structure an estate plan to ensure smooth inheritance.
4️⃣ Corporate Holding Companies for Wealth Management
✔ Setting up corporate holding structures to manage business and family assets.
✔ Advising on corporate governance, shareholding rights, and asset transfers.
✔ Ensuring compliance with Turkish commercial and tax laws for holding companies.
📌 Example:
A wealthy entrepreneur wants to secure family-owned businesses in Turkey. I create a holding company structure to centralize ownership.
5️⃣ Tax-Efficient Wealth Structuring & International Asset Planning
✔ Advising on international tax laws and double taxation treaties affecting Turkish assets.
✔ Structuring cross-border wealth protection strategies for expatriates and investors.
✔ Ensuring tax-efficient corporate structures for asset management.
📌 Example:
A Middle Eastern investor needs a tax-efficient structure for property investments in Turkey. I set up a corporate entity to minimize tax exposure.
6️⃣ Philanthropy & Charitable Giving Strategies
✔ Establishing charitable foundations and endowments under Turkish law.
✔ Structuring philanthropic initiatives with tax-efficient asset contributions.
✔ Ensuring compliance with charity laws and donor-advised fund regulations.
📌 Example:
A family office wants to donate a portion of its wealth to education initiatives. I create a legal foundation for structured charitable giving.
🔹 Expanding Legal Services Through Law Firm Collaboration (Reserved Legal Services)
While I provide wealth protection, asset structuring, and inheritance planning services, certain legal matters require an SRA-regulated solicitor. Through collaboration with a UK law firm, we offer:
1️⃣ Cross-Border Trust & Estate Planning (Reserved Legal Service)
✔ Assisting clients in managing Turkish and UK-based assets within international trusts.
✔ Handling cross-border estate planning for dual citizens and foreign investors.
📌 Example:
A UK citizen with assets in both Turkey and the UK needs a unified estate plan. The law firm ensures full cross-border compliance.
2️⃣ International Trust Establishment & Offshore Wealth Planning (Reserved Legal Service)
✔ Setting up offshore trusts and wealth structures for Turkish business owners.
✔ Ensuring compliance with global tax regulations, FATCA, and CRS requirements.
📌 Example:
A Turkish investor wants to protect business profits through an offshore trust. The law firm structures an international wealth vehicle.
3️⃣ Legal Disputes & Litigation Over Inheritance & Asset Claims (Reserved Legal Service)
✔ Representing clients in disputes over asset ownership, inheritance claims, and succession rights.
✔ Handling legal challenges related to fraudulent asset transfers or contested wills.
📌 Example:
A family member challenges the inheritance structure of a wealthy estate. The law firm provides litigation support to defend asset distribution.
Why Choose Sahin Legal Consultancy for Trust & Asset Protection in Turkey?
✔ Licensed Turkish Lawyer Specializing in Asset Protection & Estate Planning – Helping clients secure wealth and manage inheritance planning.
✔ Wealth Structuring & Inheritance Protection Expertise – Advising high-net-worth individuals, investors, and families.
✔ Corporate Holding & Fiduciary Structuring Solutions – Ensuring long-term wealth security through legal frameworks.
✔ Tax-Efficient & International Wealth Management – Assisting with cross-border tax optimization and legal compliance.
✔ Collaboration with UK Law Firms for Global Estate Planning – Providing seamless trust and inheritance solutions for international clients.
📩 Looking to secure assets, structure wealth, or plan inheritance in Turkey? Contact Sahin Legal Consultancy today for expert asset protection and trust law services
