Israeli Law on Holocaust Victims’ Assets

This article provides some information on Israeli law on Holocaust victims’ assets.  The Israeli Ministry of Justice has jurisdiction over these issues.  Purpose of the Law The Israeli Law “Assets of Holocaust Victims Law (Restitution to Heirs and Dedication to Aid and Commemoration)” was passed in 2006.  The purpose of the law is to help…

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Applying for Holocaust Victims’ Assets

This article addresses applying for Holocaust victims’ assets in Israel.  This is relevant if you have family who passed away in the Holocaust but had purchased assets in Israel prior to this, or if they passed this on to someone else to hold the assets in their absence.  There are numerous assets for which one…

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Heirs of Holocaust Victims

This article addresses the restoration of assets in Israel for heirs of Holocaust victims.  All issues regarding the restitution of assets fall under the Israeli Ministry of Justice. A History of Assets Throughout the late 1800s and into the mid-1900s, many American and European Jews sought to invest in the Zionist immigration project to the…

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Holocaust Victims Assets Lawyer

This article will provide information to help you choose a Holocaust victims assets lawyer.  Many European and American Jews bought property or invested money in the land of Israel from the late 19th to mid-20th century.  These investments increased in the 1930s, but many of the European Jews who made these investments perished in the…

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Holocaust Restitution Lawyer

This article addresses how to choose a Holocaust restitution lawyer.  There are many people who are eligible to receive assets left by Holocaust victims who had bought property, art, or invested money in the land of Israel.  However, it can be hard to find the right person to take on your case.  Israel has one…

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Assets of Holocaust Victims – History

This article addresses assets of Holocaust victims in Israel along with what can be done to obtain restitution of these assets.  All issues surrounding restitution of assets fall under the auspices of the Israeli Ministry of Justice.  A History – Assets of Holocaust Victims in Israel With the rise in Jewish immigration to the land…

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Inheritance for Holocaust Victims’ Descendants

This article addresses obtaining an inheritance for Holocaust victims’ descendants.  More particularly, it addresses assets in Israel of those who perished in the Holocaust. A Brief History on Inheritance for Holocaust Victims’ Descendants Throughout the late 1800s through the mid-1900s, many American and European Jews bought land, homes, or invested money into the Zionist project…

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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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Succession under a will

Wills act to ensure, as best possible, that your assets are distributed according to your wishes once you are deceased. This article will focus types of will that are valid in Israel, how succession under a will works in Israeli law, and whether one should write multiple wills or a single will when they have…

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