Ibrahim Tatlıses officially announced his decision to donate all his possessions to the Turkish state, confirming that he will not leave any part of his wealth to his heirs.
He explained that this wealth was made through his personal effort, which gives him the full right to dispose of it according to his convictions.
A Health Crisis Leads to a Controversial Decision
The announcement from Ibrahim Tatlıses came after he emerged from a severe health crisis that required surgical intervention following an infection during a tour.
These developments reshuffled his priorities and prompted him to make a decision that followers described as “the most shocking” of his career.
A Legal Dispute with His Eldest Son Reaches the Courts
Ibrahim Tatlıses's decision coincides with a sharp legal escalation against his eldest son, Ahmed, as their dispute has reached the courts.
A court in Izmir issued a ruling preventing the son from approaching his father within a distance of less than 3 kilometers.
The Court Imposes an Electronic Bracelet to Monitor the Son
To ensure the enforcement of the ruling, the court mandated Ahmed to wear an electronic bracelet that monitors his movements and sends immediate alerts if he breaches the specified distance.
This ruling came after Ibrahim Tatlıses accused his son of threats and interference in his financial affairs.
Old Financial Disputes Ignite Family Conflict
The roots of the crisis trace back to complex financial and real estate disputes, which escalated when Ahmed demanded to appoint a guardian for his father on grounds of incompetence.
Ibrahim Tatlıses responded with a series of lawsuits, which also included his grandson, in a family conflict that has become public.