By Amos Hacmun of Heskia – Hacmun Law Firm, Tel Aviv, Israel Introduction Israeli Inheritance Law, primarily defined by the Succession Law of 1965, establishes the legal framework for the distribution of assets following a person’s death. This legislation extends its reach to individuals who, while not residing in Israel at the time of their passing, held property or assets within the country’s borders. Consequently, beneficiaries who are not Israeli residents but are entitled to inherit from such estates must navigate the Israeli legal system to secure their rightful inheritance. A fundamental instrument in this process, particularly when the deceased did not leave a valid will, is the inheritance decree, officially termed a Succession Order. This judicial order, issued by the Israeli Registrar of Inheritance Affairs or the Family Court, serves as a formal declaration of the legal heirs and specifies their respective shares of the deceased’s estate. The inheritance decree is indispensable for non-resident heirs as it provides the necessary legal standing to claim and manage the inherited assets located in Israel, which can include bank accounts, real estate, and various other forms of property. Without this official confirmation of their rights, these heirs would lack the legal authority to engage with Israeli financial and legal institutions concerning the estate. Jurisdiction and Initial Considerations The jurisdiction of Israeli courts in inheritance matters is determined by the deceased’s residency at the time of death or the location of their assets. For individuals who were not residents of Israel, the presence […]