One of the defining characteristics of the Jewish people is their presence all across the globe. This international dispersion frequently manifests in inheritance matters—after all, many of us have that proverbial "uncle in America." But what happens when a foreign resident passes away abroad, leaving assets and property to an heir in Israel? In this brief article, we explore...

It is no secret that foreign residents serve as a significant factor in the Israeli real estate market. For the most part, these are Jewish individuals residing in various countries—including the United States, France, the UK, Russia, Ukraine, Canada, Mexico, and beyond. Many foreign nationals purchase apartments in Israel because they have family here, or because they...

When selling a real estate property, one of the central components affecting your overall tax liability is the Land Betterment Tax (Mas Shevach)—the tax levied on the capital gains generated from the property investment. In many cases, property owners execute renovations and upgrades to increase the property’s value and maximize sale profits. A common question that arises is...

Under Israeli law, the utilization of notarial certifications is essential across a diverse range of domains, including real estate transactions, travel authorizations for minors traveling without parents, and more. Typically, an Israeli notarial certification is issued within Israel at the attorney’s office, where signature verifications strictly mandate face-to-face identification. However, what is the legal status when...