LEGAL TALK & ARTICLES
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Israeli Property Taxes 2026: Purchase Tax and Capital Gains Tax
Israeli property taxes 2026 cover two main taxes that apply to most Israeli real estate transactions. Israeli Property Purchase tax – Mas Rechisha (מס רכישה), paid by the buyer when purchasing property and Israeli Property Capital gains tax – Mas Shevach (מס שבח) is paid by the seller when selling at a profit. Understanding which…
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Israeli Property Tax for Olim: Purchase Tax
Israeli property tax for Olim, purchase tax – Mas Rechisha, מס רכישה, offers one of the most generous rates and exemptions available to any buyer in Israel. Where Israeli property tax applies on an Israeli real estate purchase, Olim – new immigrants may benefit from significantly reduced rates under Israeli law. Israeli Property Purchase tax…
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Settling an Estate with Israeli Assets
When a deceased person leaves assets in Israel, whether property, a bank account, or both, the estate cannot be settled without going through the Israeli probate process. No exceptions. No shortcuts. This applies whether the heirs are in Canada, France, the United States, or anywhere in the world. And it applies even if the only…
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What does the Israeli Inheritance Law state?
According to the Israeli Inheritance Law, חוק הירושה, if one has not left a will, his estate will be be divided according to the law. The law defines who the heirs are and the manner in which the inheritance will be divided. Heirs are the spouse, children and their issue (descendants), and/or parents of the…
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What is an Israeli Will?
The Inheritance Law in Israel – 1965 חוק הירושה (“The Law”) states that a person has the freedom to write up a Last Will & Testament – צוואה and give testamentary dispositions as you sees fit. A Will overpowers the instructions of the Law. In a Will, you may choose to exclude a heir (beneficiary),…
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How can I settle a succession in Israel?
In Israel, you must issue a Probate Order by the Inheritance Registrar whether a Will has been left or not. If you are a heir and/or beneficiary of an estate with assets and properties in Israel, you will want to register those under your name. To do so,, you will need to request a Probate…