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 Israel. Furthermore, this article will explain the probate process – submitting a will at the Israeli inheritance registrar office, after the testator has passed away.
Conditions required for the purpose of granting legal validity to the will
The law of succession in Israel defines five different types of wills, which are recognized by Israeli law as legal validity:
- Handwritten will – A will written entirely in handwriting by the testator.
- A Will with Witnesses – A will which at the time of signing is attended by two witnesses on behalf of the testator.
- A testament to authority – A will made to an “administrative officer” who may be a judge in an Israeli court, a member of a religious court, a court registrar or a notary.
- Oral Will – A will read orally by the testator in front of two witnesses. This will be recognized as legal only in cases where the legator is defined as a patient who tends to die.
- Mutual will – A will made by both spouses who rely on each other, or alternatively in one joint document. This testament was recognized by law in 2005. Read more about drafting a mutual will in Israel in this article, on our website.
How is inheritance distributed according to probate?
The law states that in any case where the will was not made on the basis of free and clear will of the testator, the will is not valid. In any case where the will was made under serious medical condition, drug use or external coercion, the will has no legal validity. Even in cases where the contents of the will do not comply with the laws of the State of Israel, are not moral or impossible to carry out, the will is not legally valid. You can read more about the process of challenging the validly of a will or succession order in Israel, in this article, on our website.
Probate lawyer in Israel – legal process of executing a will
In order to execute the will, an application must be submitted at the Israeli registrar of inheritance office, a department of the Ministry of Justice. This government official confirms the reliability of the will, and defines it as legally binding for every individual, public or private institution. It is recommended that probate lawyer in Israel accompany the process.
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