Permut & Folman
Yes. Under Israeli Succession Law (5725-1965), foreign citizens hold the exact same rights to inherit Israeli assets as citizens of Israel. There is no legal restriction against Americans owning, inheriting, or liquidating Israeli real estate, bank accounts, or corporate shares.
No. Israel abolished its inheritance tax in 1981. No estate or succession taxes are levied by the Israeli government when assets pass from a deceased individual to their heirs.
No. You do not need to travel to Israel. Our cross-border legal team can manage the entire probate, asset liquidation, and transfer process on your behalf.
When an American passes away holding assets in Israel, or an Israeli resident leaves assets to heirs in the US, navigating the dual legal systems requires specific cross-border validation. The process typically follows three core phases.
To legally distribute assets, an application must be submitted to the Israeli Inheritance Registrar (Rasham Heyerusha) or the Family Court.
If a will was executed in the United States, or a US court has already granted probate, the estate must still fulfill the criteria of Section 137 of the Israeli Succession Law. This process involves providing an expert legal opinion to the Israeli court certifying that the will complies with the laws of the specific US state where it was drafted.
Once the Israeli court issues the required succession or probate order, our office manages the practical asset management steps:
Our legal staff includes English speaking American and Israeli attorneys licensed to practice in both Israel and New York, seamlessly closing the operational gap between both legal systems.
We handle all court filings, property management, tax filings, and bank procedures directly from our Israeli offices while you remain in the US.
To streamline communication across time zones, we operate associated offices in New York, Florida, and California.
Speak directly with a dual-licensed English speaking attorney regarding your inheritance matter. Contact our team through our international offices.
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