Globalisation is posing new legal challenges in the field of estate law. A growing number of Israeli citizens hold assets or foreign citizenships, creating significant legal complexity in the administration of estates. Is your Israeli will valid abroad? What are the tax implications? And how do you locate unknown assets overseas?
In a fascinating conversation with Attorney Yariv Vaknin, an expert in international inheritance law, conducted as part of an interview on “Layla TALK” on Channel 13, the most critical issues surrounding cross-border estates were reviewed.
Key Issues Discussed in the Interview:
- Validity of Israeli wills abroad: Is a will made in Israel valid for foreign assets? And when is an additional will required?
- Dual citizenship implications: How multiple citizenships affect international inheritance law and taxation.
- Digital assets and insurance policies: What happens to Bitcoin or insurance policies held in other countries in the event of an inheritance.
- Locating unknown assets: How to trace property left abroad, and how jurisdiction over the estate is determined.
For comprehensive information and a deeper understanding of the issues — and guidance on handling international inheritances correctly — we recommend watching the full interview with Adv. Yariv Vaknin.
For professional legal advice and guidance in international estate and inheritance proceedings, contact Vaknin Yariv Law Office.
