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Executor of a Will in Israel: Naming the Person Who Will Administer Your Estate
Executor of a Will in Israel: Naming the Person Who Will Administer Your Estate A will is usually written to say who gets what. It rarely says who will actually do the work: listing the assets, unfreezing the bank accounts, settling the debts, then distributing.
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Selling property in Israel from abroad: certificates, withholding at source and fund transfers
Selling property in Israel from abroad: power of attorney, 30-day filing, withholding at source and fund transfers. The non-resident seller guide.
Cancelling a property purchase in Israel: penalties, purchase tax refund and pitfalls to avoid
Cancelling a property purchase in Israel: what penalties apply, how to recover the purchase tax and which mistakes to avoid. A 2026 guide.
Enforcement in Israel of French Criminal Convictions: France’s New Strategy Toward French Nationals Residing in Israel
A major development, albeit one not without risks, in criminal cooperation between the French and Israeli authorities For several months, the French judicial authorities appear to have adopted a particularly…
Polish Citizenship by Descent: A Strategic Legal Right in an Uncertain International Context
Interest in European citizenships is currently accelerating significantly. Among them, Polish citizenship holds a particular place, since it does not arise from
The exequatur in France of a divorce pronounced in Israel
The growing number of Franco-Israeli marriages and the international mobility of families have led to a significant increase in divorces involving
Legal Framework in the Context of a Second Marriage
Marriage Contract, Will, and Lasting Power of Attorney Beginning a second chapter in life—after divorce or widowhood—does not only mean turning
Real Estate Acquisition in Israel: How to Invest Using Funds from a French SCI
When planning a real estate project in Israel, the available paths are numerous but often appear complex. Between the general characteristics of such transactions, tax optimization, legal structures, and banking…
Successfully Completing Your Real Estate Project in Israel: Obtaining Tax Exemptions on Your Transaction
Purchasing or selling real estate in Israel is a major step. Between choosing the location, defining the property’s characteristics, and managing the budget, the challenges are numerous. However, beyond the…
Polish Nationality by Descent – When Family Heritage Becomes a Right to European Citizenship
Long little known, Polish nationality by descent has recently experienced a significant resurgence of interest. At the crossroads of Central Europe’s turbulent history and contemporary nationality law, it represents a…
In the media
Daniel Abitbol Featured in Le Parisien’s Analysis of Israeli Gun Laws
On January 23, 2025, leading French newspaper Le Parisien published an in-depth analysis of Israel’s evolving firearms legislation. Daniel Abitbol, Managing Partner at Abitbol & Associates, was interviewed as a…
International Legal Analysis with Debborah Abitbol on Qualita: A Crucial Perspective on the Situation in Rafah
In a context of ongoing tensions and complex legal developments, the interview with Maître Debborah Abitbol
i24 News interview – Debborah Abitbol after the Mount Meron disaster
Debborah Abitbol on i24 News: who bears responsibility for the organisation of the Mount Meron event?