Wills, Probate & Estate Law

The field of wills, probate, and estate law is a highly sensitive and complex legal domain that directly impacts the lives of families, heirs, and beneficiaries. Proper and meticulous management of estate regulation or the drafting of a will prevents future family disputes, guarantees a fair distribution of assets, and firmly honors the final wishes of the deceased.

At the law firm of Jacobowits Singer, Attorneys at Law & Notary, we provide expert, discreet, and highly personalized legal representation across all facets of probate and estate law, keeping our clients' absolute best interests at the forefront.

Our Areas of Expertise and Services:

Drafting of Wills

Structuring and drafting bespoke wills that explicitly reflect the testator's true intentions while guaranteeing their absolute legal validity.

Continuous Power of Attorney (CPOA)

Proactive legal planning that allows individuals to define exactly who will manage their personal, medical, and financial affairs in the event of future incapacity.

Probate & Inheritance Orders – Professional Legal Management

Filing petitions with the Inheritance Registrar or the Family Court, and managing the complete execution of legal proceedings to obtain Inheritance or Probate Orders.

Representation in Inheritance Disputes

Delivering dedicated legal counsel and litigation representation in conflicts between heirs or beneficiaries, including the management of highly complex judicial proceedings.

Estate & Account Administration

Managing estate assets through secure trust accounts with absolute financial transparency and rigorous oversight until the final distribution of assets is complete.

Ongoing Legal Consultation

Providing trusted legal counsel to private clients, families, and non-profit organizations on a diverse range of inheritance and estate matters.

Our Firm's Advantages:

Years of proven experience in drafting complex wills and Continuous Powers of Attorney (CPOA).
Steadfast guidance through intricate inheritance procedures and emotionally charged legal disputes.
A discreet, sensitive, and highly professional service tailored to private individuals and families.
Advanced capabilities in managing estate capital and high-value properties in a highly secure, supervised manner.

Jacobowits Singer is deeply committed to providing our clients with a thorough and comprehensive legal response in estate and inheritance law, preserving the dignity of the testator while securing the legal rights of the heirs.

Frequently Asked Questions: Wills, Probate & Estate Law

A will is a binding legal document that outlines a person's exact wishes regarding how their assets and estate should be distributed after their death. Drafting a will prevents future family feuds and ensures your property is allocated precisely according to your wishes rather than default statutory laws.

A Probate Order is an official legal decree issued by the Inheritance Registrar or the Family Court that validates the deceased's will, legally authorizing the distribution of the estate to the beneficiaries as dictated by the will.

An Inheritance Order is a legal decree issued by the court or the Inheritance Registrar when a person passes away without leaving a valid will. It legally establishes who the lawful heirs are under the Israeli Inheritance Law and authorizes the transfer of assets to them.

A Continuous Power of Attorney allows a competent individual to choose in advance who will step in to manage their personal, medical, and financial affairs if they lose capacity in the future. It is a powerful legal instrument that preserves personal autonomy and protects families from unnecessary legal hurdles.

Heirs can be close relatives as defined by default statutory structures under the Inheritance Law (such as spouses, children, or parents), or specific individuals/entities named directly in a valid will. The court or Inheritance Registrar resolves complex configurations on a case-by-case basis.

Comprehensive representation encompasses drafting wills and CPOAs, petitioning for probate and inheritance orders, resolving disputes among heirs, executing estate administration, providing ongoing personal counsel, and safely managing assets in compliant trust accounts when necessary.

A standard will is written and signed in front of witnesses or handwritten by the testator, which can sometimes be susceptible to legal challenges. A notarized willis signed before a licensed Notary Public, carrying a much higher evidentiary weight in court, which significantly minimizes the risk of future objections or disputes.

Yes. If an heir or an interested party has lawful grounds to believe a will is invalid (due to undue influence, lack of capacity, or forgery), they can file a formal objection with the court. An experienced probate attorney can advise on how to successfully contest a will or defend its validity.

Absolutely. Our firm routinely acts as court-appointed or contractually designated estate administrators. We manage estate assets and supervised trust accounts until the final, lawful distribution to the heirs is fully completed, maintaining total transparency and protecting all parties involved.