Probation in Israel of a foreign will

Probation in Israel of a foreign will Section 136 of the Law of Inheritance of 1965, provides that Israeli courts have jurisdiction over the estate of any person who resided in Israel at time of death or who had assets in Israel. When a person dies abroad, having property in Israel, and that property was provided […]

Buying Real – Estate in Israel, not exactly what you are used to

Buying Real – Estate in Israel, not exactly what you are used to When buying real estate in Israel, people who are used to the customary US real estate purchase process should be prepared for a few surprises. Every country has its own legal system and business environment, and Israel is no different, but some of the […]

Continuing Power of Attorney

Continuing Power of Attorney A Continuing Power of Attorney (CPOA) is a legal tool which enables a person to set forth the principles and rules for managing his affairs in a situation in which he may no longer be able to do so, mainly due to cognitive decline. In Israel, until 2016, the only available […]