Do children inherit parent's debts?I was recently asked: "A friend of my daughter told her that when a parent passes away his or her debts [bank overdraft, social security...
Who Is The Best Lawyer In Israel? or How To Find A Good OPeople often ask me for recommendations for lawyers. It is very difficult to say who is "the best". "Best" is of course a difficult...
Complaints Against Israeli LawyersHas your lawyer been grossly negligent, rude or otherwise badly behaved? If you think that your Israeli lawyer has behaved improperly,...
"shtar hov" or "cheque bitahon"A shtar hov שטר חוב is a deed or bill that is a bit like a cheque but contains more details. There are 2 types: with or without the...
How Much Do Israeli Lawyers Charge?The answer is complex. Depends mostly on (a) what sort of case it is and; (b) who the lawyer and the client are. Let us go through this...
Name and Address of a Property OwnerPeople often ask me how to track down the owners of properties (or anybody actually). You might want to do this for a variety of reasons;...
Small Claims in Israel FAQWhat is a small claim? This is a quicker, simpler, lawyer-less procedure in the Israeli courts for small claims. Any individual can sue...
Why is the conviction rate in criminal courts in Israel so very high?Recently I mentioned that the conviction rate in Israel is very high, over 99%. A few days later a friend emailed me, and this was the...
