Tel Aviv Divorce Lawyer

If you are looking for a Tel Aviv divorce lawyer, this article will share a few tips on how to choose the best lawyer for your situation.   The Israeli Ministry of Justice is the authority overseeing all matters of divorce and family law in the country.   It is important to note that family law is…

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Jerusalem Family Lawyer

This article provides you with information about a Jerusalem family lawyer who can help with all your family law needs. All issues regarding family law fall under the auspices of the Israeli Ministry of Justice. Issues that Fall Under Family Law There are numerous issues that fall under family law.  These range from marriage, including…

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Tel Aviv Family Lawyer

If you are looking for a Tel Aviv family lawyer, this short article will discuss how to choose the right one for your case.  Whether you seek assistance with pre-nuptial agreements, paternity, custody, child abduction, or other issues related to family law, our law office can help you.  Israel is different from other Western countries in…

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Probate Lawyer In Israel

Israeli Inheritance by will The Israeli inheritance law was legislated in 1965. This law states that any Israeli can legally formulate a last will and testament. This will defines how his estate will be distributed after his death. In this article, Israeli attorney Anat Levi will explain what types of wills are considered legal in…

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General Provisions in the Inheritance Law: Inheritance by Legal Ruling and Inheritance in Israel by Will

The Inheritance Law, 1965 (hereby: “the law”) contains various provisions regarding inheritance in Israel. The law grants a person (hereby: “the testator”) the possibility to leave a last will and testament (hereby: “will”) which explains what shall be done with his property, belongings, funds etc.  (hereby: “the estate”) after his death. In the event that…

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Inheritance by Legal Ruling

An inheritance by legal ruling (hereby: “the estate”) is an inheritance that is divided according to the established provisions in the Inheritance Law, 1965 (hereby: “the law”) amongst the various relatives of the testator (hereby: “the heirs”). Section 2 of the law of inheritance states that the provisions of the law as concerns the division…

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Inheritance Order and a Probate Order

Receiving an Inheritance Order or a Probate Order is essential in order for the property of the testator (hereby: “the estate”) to be divided amongst different heirs. In this article we will discuss the various procedures associated with granting these orders. To whom does one submit the request for receiving the order? What is required…

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Enduring Power of Attorney in Israel

In 2017 the 19th amendment to the Legal Competency and Guardianship Law, 1962 (hereby: “the law”) came into effect. This amendment to the law allows for a person to draw up a document called “Continuing Power of Attorney”. What is this document, and how does it benefit the grantor? What is an Enduring Power of…

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What are the Preliminary Guidelines of Guardianship

The Preliminary Guidelines of Guardianship (hereby: “the guidelines”), is a document whose preparation is made possible through Amendment 18 of the Legal Competency and Guardianship Law, 1962 (hereby: “the law”). The amendment to the law was made to extend a person’s autonomy, to establish who and what will be done with him and his property…

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Returning Abducted Children to Israel

This article addresses the topic of returning abducted children to Israel. Laws on Returning Abducted Children to Israel Israel is a signatory to the Hague Convention addressing the return of abducted children, which protects the custody rights of the “remaining parent” if the other parent takes the child to a foreign country and chooses to…

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