If you are a US citizen or resident dealing with an inheritance in Israel, navigating the complex local legal system does not require international travel. Whether you need to liquidate an Israeli estate, claim assets from an Israel estate, or manage a deceased relative’s property, our team is built to help.
Permut & Folman is a premier Israeli American law firm offering comprehensive cross-border representation. With an expert English speaking Israeli American lawyer on your side, you can confidently resolve all matters regarding an Israeli will or estate directly from the United States.
Permut & Folman is an American Israeli law firm with offices in Haifa, Tel Aviv, and Tivon. We have associated offices in Jerusalem, New York, California, Florida, and Rhode Island.
Over the years, our lawyers have developed great expertise and experience in assisting non-Israeli clients with their legal matters in Israel, particularly in the areas of Real Estate transactions and Estate and Inheritance matters...
Our law office specializes in the following:
> INHERITANCES IN ISRAEL
> REAL ESTATE
> WILLS and ESTATES
> CONTINUING POWER of ATTORNEY
> ADMINISTRATOR GENERAL
> PATENTS and TRADEMARKS
> INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS
> CORPORATE FORMATION
> DEBT COLLECTIONS
> INVESTMENT AGREEMENTS
> LICENSING AGREEMENTS
> DISTRIBUTION and AGENCY AGREEMENTS
> FAMILY LAW
> PERSONAL INJURIES
> GENERAL PRACTICE
Yes. Under Israeli law, foreign nationals possess identical inheritance rights to Israeli citizens. There are no legal restrictions preventing Americans from owning, selling, or inheriting Israeli real estate or financial assets. If you are dealing with Israel real estate passed down through a family member, an experienced Israeli attorney can handle the legal transfer of ownership on your behalf.
No. Israel completely abolished its inheritance and estate tax in 1981. The Israeli government levies no taxes on inherited assets. However, US beneficiaries may face US federal or state tax reporting obligations upon liquidating these assets or transferring funds back to a US bank account. An expert Israel attorney can help ensure your cross-border compliance.
No. You do not need to travel to Israel at any point. Our Israeli law firm manages court petitions, asset liquidations, real estate transfers, and bank closures while you remain at home.
To legally distribute any asset, an official application must be submitted to the Israeli Inheritance Registrar (Rasham Heyerusha) or the Family Court.
Wills drafted in the United States must satisfy specific legal criteria to be enforceable in Israel. As a dual-licensed Israel law firm, we prepare the mandatory Expert Legal Opinion on Foreign Law required by Israeli courts to prove that a US will complies with the state laws where it was executed (such as New York, Florida, or California law).
Once an Israel probate or Israel succession order is secured, we execute the practical recovery of the estate:
Our legal staff includes a dedicated Israeli American attorney team licensed to practice law in both New York and Israel, bridging the gap between both legal systems.
We maintain associated offices in New York, Florida, and California to accommodate local US time zones and communication preferences.
As your dedicated Israel lawyer, we serve as your local proxy, handling all bureaucratic hurdles with the Inheritance Registrar, tax authorities, and banking entities.
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