Posts by Anat Levi
Appealing a deathbed will in Israel
Any Israeli who believes they are about to die can make an oral will by telling at least two witnesses how they want their property disposed of. For obvious reasons, an urgent dying will requires far fewer formalities than a regular will. That said, it is also more vulnerable to reinterpretation and nullification. In this…
Read MoreOral will \ Deathbed will in Israel
Most types of wills and testaments in Israel are somewhat formalized, official and exact affairs, requiring correct phrasing, verification and attention to detail. The notable exception is an oral will made when a person is about to die, also known as a deathbed will. As long as the testator (person making the will) clearly expressed…
Read MoreMediation for English Speakers in Israel
This article, Mediation in Israel for English speakers, will outline what you need to know regarding legal mediation in Israel. There are unique challenges for English speakers in Israel when they attempt to resolve legal and civil conflicts. These potential challenges include a lack of familiarity with the Israeli legal system and cultural-linguistic gaps between…
Read MoreProof of Paternity via a relative – a success story
Proof of paternity, generally required when dealing with the legal parentage of the child, raises many legal difficulties. Usually, a tissue test is required in order to prove paternity when there are doubts concerning the father’s identity. The problem arises in cases where one of the parents is deceased or is out of contact. In…
Read MoreArranging the Legal Status of the Minor Foreign Children of Spouses of Israelis
How do minor foreign children who come to Israel with their parents obtain Israeli legal status? Many Israelis enter a relationship with a foreign citizen who has children from a previous marriage. When these Israelis go to the Ministry of Interior offices to arrange the legal status of their foreign spouse in Israel, the question…
Read MoreAustralian foreign legal opinion
To inherit the property of a person who passed away in a different country than the one where the property is located, a foreign expert legal opinion is often needed. The legal opinion is submitted by a foreign law expert, who is proficient in the laws of the foreign country. Which cases require an Australian…
Read MoreIsraeli Registration of a Marriage Officiated Online–Important Update
This article addresses the registration of an online marriage. You may have seen media reports about marriage registrations in Israel that were officiated online. Such marriages were first officially recognized by the Interior Ministry at the end of 2020 and represent a dramatic development in the field of family law in Israel. This precedent may…
Read MoreUS expert legal opinion
When a petition for probate or succession is submitted in Israel to the Inheritance Registrar regarding a person who was a foreign resident (living outside of Israel) at the time of death, it is necessary to attach a foreign legal opinion. If the deceased was a foreign resident living in the USA, then an American…
Read MoreEstate Planning in Israel
Estate planning in Israel refers to the process that determines how an individual’s assets and financial obligations will be managed and distributed in the case of incapacitation or death. All issues regarding estate planning in Israel are regulated by the Ministry of Justice. Basic Steps for Estate Planning in Israel The most basic step of…
Read MoreForeign Divorce in Israel
This article, Foreign Divorce in Israel, discusses obtaining recognition in Israel of a divorce conducted abroad. While obtaining a divorce judgment abroad ends a marriage, it is imperative to have this recognized and registered in Israel in order to allow a person to remarry in Israel. A foreign divorce judgment must be registered in Israel…
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