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How to Get Your Israeli Inheritance Step by Step
Inheritance is the transfer of property, monies, assets, rights and debts to heirs (or beneficiaries) after death. Unlike the movies, where the family gathers in a wood paneled office for a formal will reading, the transfer of your Israeli inheritance is far more understated and about following procedure. The first thing to ascertain is whether…
Read MoreIsraeli Estate Planning: Tip 1 – Gather Your Information
The most essential tip that I can give when thinking about organizing your finances and estate planning is to gather your important information. Start with this estate planning checklist: Do you have a list of banks accounts in Israel including contact details? Do you have a list of bank accounts outside of Israel including contact…
Read MoreMake an Enduring Israeli Power of Attorney Remotely
This is the critical update we’ve been waiting for that enables you to make an Israeli enduring power of attorney (EPA) from the comfort of your home, completely remotely, and to appoint your children in the United States, UK, South Africa or anywhere else in the world to be your agents. Together with an Israeli…
Read MoreThe Process of Making an Israeli Enduring Power of Attorney
The Israeli enduring power of attorney has to be drawn up by an Israeli lawyer who has gone through in-depth training by the Ministry of Justice and has been certified to draft this important document. A quick word about the name of this document. In Hebrew the word used to describe this unique power of…
Read MoreHow to Work with an Israeli Real Estate Agent
Let’s say you’re a buyer and you’d like to find an apartment in Netanya; whether you’re looking for a sea view, or proximity to certain English-speaking synagogues. There are multiple websites in Hebrew, such as Yad2 and Madlan, where you can view ads placed by individual sellers and agents alike. However, there is no centralized…
Read MoreIsraeli Inheritance Distribution Agreement
You may be pleasantly surprised to learn that as the beneficiary of an Israeli inheritance under a valid uncontested Will, you can create a distribution agreement with the other beneficiaries of the Israeli inheritance, and control how you receive the Israeli estate. Let’s look at an example. A father passed away leaving three apartments in…
Read MoreIsraeli Inheritance = Israeli Probate
What is Israeli probate and why do you need it? Clients are often surprised that they have to go through the lengthy Israeli probate process. Some clients are named as personal representatives in the US and think this will apply to the Israeli estate that they have inherited. Some clients are named executors in the…
Read MoreTalking to Parents about Israeli Inheritance
Learn how to start a conversation with your parents about Israeli inheritance so that they can properly plan for their Israeli property
Read MoreIsraeli Inheritance for Americans 101
This is a guide to the Israeli inheritance process for those of you in the US or anywhere else outside of Israel, who have inherited Israeli property, whether an Israeli apartment or an Israeli bank account. First things first: the Israeli Land Registry and Israeli banks will not transfer your relative’s Israeli property based on…
Read MoreTips for Renting in Israel
Renting an apartment in Israel can be a trying experience. “Renter Beware” should be your mantra, as many things can go wrong during the rental period and it’s best to address the potential mines in advance. Even if you speak Hebrew, or use Google translate, it’s advisable to retain an Israeli law office, like ours,…
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