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Israeli Inheritance & Estate Planning Attorney | Vaknin Yariv Law Office | New York
Vaknin Yariv Law Office & Notary

Israeli Assets.
American Life.
One Attorney Licensed in Both.

You have property, bank accounts, or a business in Israel. You live in the United States. When it comes to wills, inheritance, and estate planning, most attorneys can only see half the picture. We see all of it.

Confidential. No obligation. Available in New York, Los Angeles, Brooklyn and Beverly Hills.

NY Bar Member
Israeli Licensed Notary
LLM Graduate
20 Attorneys on Staff
40 Wall Street, New York
Established 2014
Hebrew & English Spoken
The Challenge

Does Any of This Sound Familiar?

01
You Inherited Property in Israel and Do Not Know Where to Start
02
Your US Will Does Not Cover Your Israeli Assets
03
You Are a Dual Citizen and Need Both Legal Systems to Work Together
04
You Need to Transfer Israeli Assets to Family Members in the US
05
You Need a Living Trust That Covers Israeli Holdings
06
You Need a Power of Attorney for Israeli Matters While Abroad
Practice Areas

What We Handle

01
Israeli Probate and Inheritance Orders

We obtain inheritance orders from Israeli courts on your behalf, fully remotely, without requiring you to travel to Israel.

02
Israeli Will Drafting for US Residents

We draft Israeli-compliant wills that work alongside your existing US documents, notarized and filed in Israel.

03
Cross-Border Estate Planning

Comprehensive estate plans covering assets in both Israel and the US, including Living Trusts with Israeli holdings.

04
Israeli Property Transfer and Real Estate Succession

Full management of title transfers, Land Registry filings, and estate property sales in Israel.

05
Power of Attorney and Notary Services

As a licensed Israeli notary in New York, Adv. Vaknin executes documents fully valid for use in Israel.

06
Israeli Succession Disputes and Litigation

We represent your interests aggressively in Israeli courts when a will is contested or an estate is disputed.

Adv. Yariv Vaknin, Israeli Inheritance Attorney
The Attorney

Adv. Yariv Vaknin

Founder | Israeli Attorney & Notary | NY Bar Member

Adv. Yariv Vaknin founded his firm in 2014 with a clear purpose: to serve clients whose legal needs cross borders. He is one of the rare attorneys who holds full licensure in both Israel and New York, and he personally handles every cross-border inheritance and estate matter that comes through the firm.

Operating from 40 Wall Street in New York and with a team of 20 attorneys in Israel, Adv. Vaknin built a practice large enough to handle complex multi-asset estates, but structured to give every client direct access to the attorney handling their case.

Member of the New York State Bar Association
Licensed Notary under Israeli law
LLM (Master of Laws) graduate
Former Deputy Chair of two Israeli Bar Association national committees
Director at a publicly listed Israeli corporation (Mei Noam)
Office in the Trump Building, 40 Wall Street, 28th Floor, New York
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Why This Firm

What Makes Us Different from Every Other Attorney You Have Spoken To

Dual Licensure. No Outsourcing.

Most US attorneys who help with Israeli inheritance must outsource the Israeli side to local counsel. We handle both sides internally. Adv. Vaknin is licensed in New York and in Israel, which means your matter moves faster, costs less, and stays in one set of hands.

Notary Authority in Both Countries

As a certified Israeli notary operating from New York, Adv. Vaknin can execute documents that are legally recognized in Israel without requiring you to travel, visit a consulate, or find a separate notary service.

The Resources of a Large Firm

With 20 attorneys, four offices, and dedicated departments for family law, real estate, and litigation, we have the infrastructure to handle multi-asset estates, contested wills, and complex cross-border disputes without delay.

The Discretion of a Boutique Practice

Inheritance matters are personal. We work with a limited number of cross-border clients at any given time, which means the managing partner is directly involved in your case from the first consultation to the final transfer.

We Handle Cases Others Refuse to Touch

Our litigation reputation was built on complex, contested cases that other firms turned away. If your inheritance has been disputed, delayed, or complicated by family conflict, we have the experience and the will to pursue it.

Hebrew and English, No Translation Fees

All communications, documents, and court filings are handled in both Hebrew and English by our own attorneys. You will never receive a translated summary. You will receive the full picture in the language you prefer.

Ready to get started? First consultation is free, no obligation.
Call Now: +1 (212) 300-7394
Our Offices

Present on Both Sides of the Ocean

With offices in New York, Tel Aviv, and Northern Israel, we are positioned to serve clients wherever they are, and to act in both legal systems without delay.

United States
New York
40 Wall Street, 28th Floor
The Trump Building
New York, NY 10005
Israel | Headquarters
Afula
21 HaMelacha Street
Afula, Israel
Northern District
Israel | Central
Bnei Brak
B.S.R Towers 4, Floor 40
Bnei Brak, Israel
Tel Aviv District
International
Tbilisi, Georgia
32 Kote Abkhazi Street
Tbilisi, Georgia
International Services
Client Experiences

What Our Clients Say

Israelis and dual citizens across the United States who trusted us with their most important legal matters.

My father passed away in Israel and left an apartment in Tel Aviv. I had no idea how to handle this from New York. Adv. Vaknin handled everything remotely. Within six months the property was in my name. I did not need to travel once.

D.K. New York, NY — Israeli property inheritance

I am an Israeli citizen living in Los Angeles for 20 years. I had a US will but nothing covering my Israeli bank accounts and apartment. Yariv drafted an Israeli will that coordinates perfectly with my American documents. Finally I feel protected.

M.A. Los Angeles, CA — Israeli will drafting

Our family had a complicated estate dispute involving property in Israel. Two other attorneys told us it could not be resolved. Adv. Vaknin took the case and resolved it in court. Highly recommend to anyone with Israeli assets.

R. & T. S. Brooklyn, NY — Israeli estate dispute
Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the Questions We Hear Most

Do I need to travel to Israel to deal with Israeli inheritance? +
In most cases, no. With a properly executed power of attorney, we can handle the entire Israeli probate and inheritance process on your behalf. Our Israeli attorneys appear in court, communicate with the registries, and manage the full process. You stay in the United States and receive updates in English.
Is my US will valid in Israel? +
A US will may be recognized in Israel under certain conditions, but this is not automatic. Israeli courts apply specific requirements for foreign wills, and the process of having a foreign will accepted can be lengthy and contested. In most cases, drafting a separate Israeli will that coordinates with your US will is the more reliable approach. We assess each situation individually and recommend the structure that best protects your estate.
How long does Israeli probate take for a US-based heir? +
The timeline depends on whether there is a valid Israeli will and whether the estate is contested. For uncontested estates with a valid Israeli will, the probate process typically takes between three and six months. For intestate succession (no will), the process of obtaining an inheritance order may take a similar timeframe. Disputed estates can take significantly longer. We always provide a realistic estimate after reviewing your specific case documents.
Does Israel have an inheritance tax? +
Israel abolished its inheritance tax in 1981. There is no inheritance tax applied to assets received by heirs in Israel. However, there may be capital gains tax implications when inherited assets are later sold, and US tax obligations may apply to US residents who receive inherited assets. We coordinate with tax advisors to ensure the full picture is addressed.
Can you draft a will in New York that covers my Israeli property? +
Yes. We draft Israeli-compliant wills from our New York office. Adv. Vaknin is licensed as an Israeli notary, which means the documents we prepare in New York are legally valid for use in Israel without requiring additional authentication or a separate Israeli appointment. We also coordinate the drafting with your existing US documents so both wills work together without conflict.
What is a Living Trust and can it include Israeli assets? +
A Living Trust is an estate planning tool used in the United States to transfer assets to beneficiaries without going through probate. Israeli real estate and bank accounts do not automatically fall under a US Living Trust, and the trust structure must be specifically designed to address this. We advise on trust structures that properly incorporate Israeli assets, and where a trust is not the optimal structure, we design the alternative that achieves the same goals.
I live in Los Angeles, not New York. Can you still help me? +
Absolutely. The majority of our US-based clients are located in New York, Los Angeles, Brooklyn, and Beverly Hills, but we work with clients across the United States. All consultations can be conducted by phone or video call. The Israeli side of the work is handled by our Israeli offices regardless of where you are located in the US.
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