Alon Kraus & Co. assists Israelis living abroad with all of their legal affairs in Israel — real estate, inheritance and estates, powers of attorney, contracts and civil proceedings — handled remotely and in three languages: Hebrew, English and German. Distance and time zones need not be an obstacle: most actions in Israel can be carried out through an appropriate power of attorney, without your having to fly in for every signature.
Jurisdiction: The legal advice and representation described here concern Israeli law and proceedings in Israel. Advice in the client’s country of residence is referred to an appropriately licensed local professional.
Initial contact: Send a short non-confidential description, the names of the relevant parties, your country of residence and the nearest deadline. After the conflict check, the firm will explain the next step and approved document-intake method.
Who is this service for?
For Israelis living in Germany, elsewhere in Europe, North America, Australia and beyond who need representation or legal support in Israel — whether a family property, a relative’s estate, a debt to be collected, or an ongoing legal proceeding that cannot be managed remotely without a reliable local lawyer.
Main areas of support
Real estate in Israel
Managing sale, purchase and rental transactions, Land Registry (Tabu) registration and ongoing property matters — all remotely through a power of attorney.
Inheritance and estates
Inheritance orders, probate orders, estate administration and distribution of assets among heirs in Israel and abroad.
Powers of attorney and representation
Drafting powers of attorney to act, contract handling, debt collection and representation in civil proceedings before the courts in Israel.
How remote support works, in practice
- Initial video meeting: clarifying needs and documents over a video call, at a time convenient across time zones.
- Arranging a power of attorney: we prepare the power of attorney suited to the specific action and guide you on authenticating the signature — at the Israeli consulate or before a local notary with an apostille — so it is recognised in Israel.
- Carrying out the action in Israel: the firm executes matters with the authorities, the Land Registry, the Inheritance Registrar, banks or the courts in Israel.
- Ongoing updates: continuous reporting and coordination by email and video until the matter is complete.
Tax touchpoints worth planning ahead
Israelis abroad sometimes have related tax aspects — for example betterment tax on the sale of a property, or questions of tax residency. We do not replace tax advice in your country of residence, but we flag the touchpoints in Israel and coordinate where needed with an accountant or tax adviser.
Terms worth knowing
- Notarial power of attorney — a document enabling the lawyer to act on the client’s behalf, after signature authentication before a notary or consul.
- Inheritance order — an order of the Inheritance Registrar establishing the heirs where there is no will.
- Probate order — an order confirming the validity of a will and enabling its execution.
- Apostille — an international certification authenticating a public document for use in a foreign country under the Hague Convention.
- Tabu — the Israeli Land Registry, where rights in property are recorded.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to come to Israel to handle a property or inheritance?
In most cases, no. Through an appropriate power of attorney, most actions can be managed remotely.
In which languages is the support provided?
Hebrew, English and German, according to the client’s need.
How do I arrange a power of attorney from abroad?
We prepare the document and guide you on authenticating the signature at the Israeli consulate or before a local notary with an apostille.
I am inheriting a property in Israel but live abroad — where do I start?
Start with a clarification call and gathering the estate documents, then arrange a power of attorney and manage the process with the Inheritance Registrar and the Land Registry.
Need to complete a legal step in Israel without travelling?
Send a short non-confidential description, the party names, your country of residence and the nearest deadline. After the conflict check, we will explain the next step.