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A Parent Died Abroad and Left Assets in Israel: What Do U.S. and Canadian Heirs Need to Know?
When a loved one passes away and leaves assets in Israel, heirs living in the United States or Canada may suddenly find themselves dealing with an unfamiliar legal system, language barriers, and procedures they were not expecting. Many families assume that if there is already a valid U.S. or Canadian will, the inheritance process will automatically apply to assets located in Israel. However, this is not always the case. Israeli authorities, banks, and other institutions gener

Mirit Hoffmann Reif
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