When the Law Meets Reality: Protecting Olim's Eligibility for Purchase Tax Benefits in Israel

Purchasing a home in Israel is one of the most significant steps for a new oleh seeking to establish a life in the country. Yet sometimes, the path to the long-awaited home does not follow the timelines contemplated by law, specifically the Israeli land tax law. A decision by the Real Estate Tax Appeals Committee in Jerusalem, given about a year ago, illustrates how, in appropriate circumstances, the courts may favor a substantive examination of real-life circumstances over

Enduring Power of Attorney – Everything You Wanted to Know and Didn’t Dare to Ask What is it, Who is it for and What are its Benefits?

What is an Enduring Power of Attorney? An Enduring Power of Attorney is a legal document that is an alternative to appointing a guardian...

What is the difference between an attorney's approval and an approval end verification provided by an Israeli notary?

A document approved and/or verified by an Israeli notary is equivalent to a "public certificate". In other words, this is a document that...

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