A well-drafted will ensures your estate is distributed according to your wishes and protects your family from disputes. Shoshi Arbib brings expertise in both Israeli inheritance law and practical estate planning.
Services include
- Individual and mutual wills
- Inheritance disputes and mediation
- Estate planning advice
- Probate and estate administration
What happens if someone dies without a will in Israel?
A person who dies without a valid will in Israel is considered to have died intestate, and their estate is divided among legal heirs according to the Succession Law of 1965. The estate passes to a spouse, children, and in some cases parents — in proportions set by law, regardless of the deceased's actual wishes. A properly drafted will is the only way to ensure your estate reaches exactly who you choose.
What makes a will legally valid under Israeli law?
The Israeli Succession Law recognizes four types of valid wills: handwritten (entirely in the testator's own handwriting), attested by witnesses (signed before two witnesses who are not beneficiaries), made before an authority (before a judge, notary, or inheritance registrar), or oral (only for those who fear imminent death). A will that does not meet the required formal requirements may be invalidated by the court.
