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Real Estate · 12 November 2026 · 6 min read
Late Apartment Delivery
Late delivery of an apartment from a developer in Israel: the Sale (Apartments) Law, compensation, what to document and steps to take before court.
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Mutual Will Between Spouses
A mutual will between spouses in Israel: what it is, how it differs from two separate wills, what to ask before signing and when it can be changed.
Real Estate · 11 November 2026
Caveat in the Land Registry
A caveat (warning note) in the Israeli land registry: what it is, which rights it protects, how it is registered and what it means when one appears on a property you want to buy.
Wills & Inheritance · 11 November 2026
Inheritance Order
Inheritance order in Israel: what it is, who may apply, which documents are needed, the stages before the Registrar of Inheritance and how it differs from a probate order for a will.
Real Estate · 10 November 2026
Checks Before Buying an Apartment
What a lawyer checks before you buy a resale apartment in Israel: land registry extract, liens and notes, building permits, debts and taxes, payments and the contract.
Wills & Inheritance · 10 November 2026
Probate Order for a Will
Probate order in Israel: who files an application for a probate order, which documents are needed, the stages before the Registrar of Inheritance, what happens when an objection is filed and what affects timing.
Real Estate · 9 November 2026
Buying an Apartment from a Developer
Buying an apartment from a developer in Israel: reviewing the contract, the guarantee, the specification and the delivery date, what to know about the caveat and registration, and why an independent lawyer matters.
Privacy Protection · 9 November 2026
Financial Sanctions in Privacy Law
Financial sanctions under the Privacy Protection Law after Amendment 13: what they are, which violations may lead to one, how the process works and how to prepare.
Enduring Power of Attorney · 8 November 2026
Changing or Cancelling an EPOA
Can you change or cancel an enduring power of attorney? The difference before and after it takes effect, how cancellation works, the Public Guardian's role and when court approval is needed.
Privacy Protection · 8 November 2026
The Spam Law and Consent
What Israel's spam law requires: when advertising messages may be sent, how to obtain valid consent, the duty to allow opt-out, exposure to claims and the link to privacy law.
International Law · 7 November 2026
Buying Property in Bulgaria
What to check before buying property in Bulgaria: an independent lawyer for the buyer, title and encumbrance checks, the preliminary contract, notarial power of attorney, apostille and Israeli duties.
Enduring Power of Attorney · 7 November 2026
Medical Enduring Power of Attorney
How an enduring power of attorney lets you arrange medical and personal decisions in advance: what it can cover, how to word your wishes, and who decides when you cannot.
International Law · 5 November 2026
Buying an Apartment in Romania
What to know before buying an apartment in Romania: an independent lawyer for the buyer, title and encumbrance checks, the preliminary contract, notarial power of attorney, apostille and Israeli duties.
Privacy Protection · 5 November 2026
Reporting a Data Security Incident
A data security incident in your organization: what counts as a severe incident, when to report to the Privacy Protection Authority, the DPO's role, and how to prepare an internal procedure.
Enduring Power of Attorney · 4 November 2026
EPOA or Guardianship
Enduring power of attorney versus a court-appointed guardian: who decides, who supervises, how much control stays with you, and when each arrangement applies.
International Law · 4 November 2026
Inheritance and Wills for Property Abroad
Own property abroad and want to plan your inheritance and how your estate is divided? What to know about wills, the applicable law and foreign succession procedures, and what to check in advance.
Privacy Protection · 3 November 2026
Website Privacy Policy
What a business website privacy policy should include: what data is collected, why, who receives it, visitor rights, cookies and contact routes, and the common mistakes of copying a generic text.
International Law · 2 November 2026
Buying Property in Georgia
What to check before buying property in Georgia: an independent lawyer acting for the buyer, title and registry checks, encumbrances, notarial power of attorney, apostille and the Israeli side.
International Law · 1 November 2026
Buying a Home in Italy
What to know before buying a home in Italy: an independent lawyer for the buyer, title and encumbrance checks, the preliminary contract, the Italian notary, notarial power of attorney, apostille and Israeli duties.
Privacy Protection · 1 November 2026
External Privacy Officer
An external privacy protection officer or an in-house employee? A practical comparison: knowledge, conflict of interest, availability, cost and control, and what to set in the agreement with the service provider.
International Law · 31 October 2026
Notarial Power of Attorney and Apostille
How to draw up a notarial power of attorney with an apostille for a transaction abroad: what the notary does, what an apostille is, translation, and what to check with a local lawyer.
Enduring Power of Attorney · 31 October 2026
When an Enduring Power of Attorney Takes Effect
When an enduring power of attorney starts to operate: the difference between signing and activation, the activation conditions set in the power of attorney, who decides they were met, and what to define in advance.
International Law · 29 October 2026
Buying a Home in Spain
What to know before buying property in Spain: an independent lawyer for the buyer, title and encumbrance checks, the NIE number, the preliminary contract, notarial power of attorney, apostille and Israeli duties.
Privacy Protection · 29 October 2026
Role of the Privacy Officer
What a privacy protection officer (DPO) does in an organization: data mapping, policies and procedures, training, handling incidents and requests, and contact with the Authority. A practical explanation under Amendment 13.
Privacy Protection · 28 October 2026
Amendment 13: What Changed
A plain-language overview of Amendment 13 to Israel's Privacy Protection Law: effective date, enforcement powers, sensitive data, individuals' rights, the privacy officer, and what to check.
International Law · 28 October 2026
Buying Property in Portugal
What to know before buying property in Portugal: an independent lawyer acting for the buyer, title and encumbrance checks, the preliminary contract, power of attorney, apostille and checking Israeli reporting duties.
International Law · 27 October 2026
Buying Property in Dubai
What to check before buying an apartment in Dubai: freehold areas, title, off-plan risks, escrow accounts, an independent lawyer, power of attorney and Israeli reporting.
Privacy Protection · 27 October 2026
Who Must Appoint a DPO
Who must appoint a data protection officer (DPO) in Israel under Amendment 13, what to check in your organization, and what to do when it is unclear.
International Law · 26 October 2026
Buying an Apartment in Cyprus
What to check before buying an apartment in Cyprus: title deed, encumbrances, permits, off-plan risks, an independent lawyer, power of attorney and Israeli reporting.
International Law · 26 October 2026
Buying Property in Greece
What to check before buying property in Greece: title and registration, an independent lawyer, notarial power of attorney with apostille, the contract, a Greek notary and reporting in Israel.
Enduring Power of Attorney · 25 October 2026
What Is an Enduring Power of Attorney
An enduring power of attorney lets you decide in advance who will make decisions for you if you cannot decide for yourself. What it covers, who can make one, who to appoint and when it takes effect.
Wills & Inheritance · 21 October 2026
Writing a Will in Israel
A guide to writing a will in Israel: the types of wills, what makes a will valid, what happens without one, and the mistakes worth avoiding.