Investements in Israel

Dganit Toren, Adv. (Israel), L.L.M
Many Americans consider to allocate some of their nest egg towards an investment in Israel.

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Inheritance and Estate in Israel

The Israeli Succession Law 1965 (hereafter: the Succession Law) and the Succession Regulations 1998 are the main legislation governing the rights of successors and beneficiaries and the assets of deceased in Israel.

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Writing a Will under the Israeli Law

Dganit Toren, Adv. (Israel), L.L.M

As a general rule, a person who has in his possession few assets in different countries or jurisdictions, is advised to prepare a legal will in each jurisdiction, in order to avoid unnecessary complications.

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Succession Rights by the Israeli Law

Dganit Toren, Adv. (Israel), L.L.M
The Israeli law of succession – the Succession Law, 1965 (hereafter: “the law”) declares in section 2, that the inheritors are successors by law or beneficiaries by will; the inheritance rights are governed by the law, unless there is a will.

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Purchasing a new apartment from a contractor

Dganit Toren, Adv. (Israel), L.L.M

When a foreign resident purchases an investment property in Israel, there are certain factors to take into consideration that may differ from those of local Israeli residents.

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