Objection to the Issuance of an Inheritance Order
After a request for an inheritance order is submitted, a notice is published to the public to allow those interested to express their opposition to the issuance of the order.
The objection is submitted to the Registrar for Matters of Succession but is discussed in Family Court.
The objection must be submitted within the time set by the Registrar for Matters of Succession, and as long as the order is not yet issued.
Filing the objection involves paying a fee of 1,036 NIS (as of 2023)
After a request for an inheritance order is submitted, a notice is published in the press and in official records (official publications of the Israeli government) that the request has been submitted, to allow those who oppose the issuance of the order to express their objection.
- The objection must be made within the time set by the Registrar for Matters of Succession, and as long as the order is not yet issued.
- Filing the objection involves paying a fee of NIS 1,036 (as of 2023).
Attention
- The information in this page refers to objection to the very request of an inheritance order which has yet to be issued.
- If the order has already been issued, it is possible to request that it be canceled or corrected by submitting an appropriate application.
Prerequisites
- Any person may submit an objection to the issuance of an inheritance order, if the following two conditions are met:
- A request was submitted for the granting of an inheritance order and a notice was published in the press and in the records.
- An inheritance order has yet to be issued.
How to Apply
- The objection can be submitted only after the publication of the announcement in the press and in the records about the submission of the request for an inheritance order.
- The objection will be submitted within the period set by the Registrar for Matters of Succession, and as long as no order has been issued on the submitted request.
- In order to submit the objection, the payment of the fee must first be arranged (details below).
- The objection must be submitted to the Registrar for Matters of Succession, and if the Registrar deems that it is justified, it will be forwarded to Family Court.
- The application must be submitted in one of the following ways:
- Online: through the online system of the registrar for inheritance matters.
- In person or by post: at the offices of the Registrar for Matters of Succession in the deceased’s area of residence (copies must be submitted for the number of parties in the case and an additional copy for the court).
| Customer Information | Details |
| Objector criteria | Heirs, interested parties |
| Objection submission | After the request, within Registrar’s set time |
| Fee | 1,036 NIS (as of 2023) |
| Submission channels | Online, in-person, post |
| Hearing location | Family Court |
Payment of fee
- Filing the objection involves paying a fee in the amount of 1,036 NIS (as of 2023) which can be paid in one of the following ways:
- Online on the Israeli Government website (in the table that opens, mark “Opposition to the issuance of an inheritance order or a will order” and follow the instructions).
- At a Bank HaDo’ar branch using vouchers that can be obtained at the reception of the Registrar for Matters of Succession
- At automated payment points (by credit card) that are located at the audience reception points of the Registrar for Matters of Succession
Filling Out and Submitting the Objection
- The objection must include the following details and documents, among others:
- Name and ID number of the objector.
- Name and ID number of the deceased.
- Names and ID numbers of all heirs.
- The reasons for the objection itself and documents that support it (if necessary).
- A verified affidavit from a lawyer that supports the facts raised in the objection document.
- Receipt/confirmation of the fee payment.
- Power of attorney – if the objector is represented by a lawyer.
The Steps of the Process
- After submitting the objection and examining it, the Registrar for Matters of Succession will forward the request for an inheritance order and the objection to the Family Court to decide on the matter.
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The details of the case (the case number and the court to which the request was transferred) can be found on the website of the Registrar for Matters of Succession.
Appeal
- The Family Court’s ruling on the objection can be appealed in the District Court.
Important Information
- You can check online if the case is being processed by the Registrar, because if the case has been transferred to the court, the objection must be submitted there (and a fee must be paid to the court).
- For every document submitted to the Registrar for Matters of Succession that is written in a foreign language (except English), a Hebrew or Arabic translation must be attached, certified by a notary (the Registrar for Matters of Succession may also order a document translated into English).
- If the application fee has been paid but eventually was not used, you can apply for a refund.
- After an inheritance order has been issued, the way to cancel or correct it is by submitting an application to amend an inheritance order or a request to cancel an inheritance order.
- Make sure that the current version of Acrobat Reader is installed on the computer, which allows the use of documents in PDF format, the only format supported in the application submission process.
- The Registrar for Inheritance Affairs operates a service and information center: by phone *2416 24-hour response and human response on Sunday-Thursday from 16:00-08:00 and by email: Moked-Yerushot@justice.gov.il.
| Customer Information | Details |
| Eligible Applicants | Anyone affected by the inheritance order |
| Application Requirement | Published notice for inheritance order submission |
| Order Issuance Status | Objection before order issuance |
| Fee Payment Timing | Before submitting the objection |
Request to correct an inheritance order
After an application for the issuance of an inheritance order has been submitted and the order has been issued, it is possible to submit an application for its amendment
The application must be submitted to the Registrar of Inheritance Matters online (remotely) or by manual submission (details below)
If an application has been submitted to receive the order but the order has not yet been issued, an objection must be submitted to correct it
Submitting the application involves paying a fee of NIS 542 (as of 2023)
Any heir who appears in an inheritance order issued by the Registrar of Inheritance Matters may submit a request for its amendment.
• The application must be submitted to the registrar for inheritance matters online (remotely) or by hand delivery at the registrar’s offices (details below).
• Submitting the application involves paying a fee in the amount of NIS 542 (as of 2023).
pay attention
• The procedure described on this page deals with submitting a request to correct an inheritance order to the Registrar of Inheritance Matters.
• The request can also be submitted to the judicial court that issued the original order, such as the Family Court or the Rabbinical Court. For clarification, contact the secretariat.
• An application for amendment of an inheritance order can be submitted with consent to the Sharia court as well.
| Customer Information | Details |
| Eligible Applicants | Heirs, anyone affected by the inheritance order |
| Request Submission | After inheritance order issuance |
Target population and prerequisites
• The application for amendment of an inheritance order can be submitted by an heir according to the order as well as anyone affected by the issued inheritance order (for example a creditor of the testator or even a creditor of one of the heirs).
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- A request to correct an inheritance order (the information on this page) can only be submitted after the order has been issued.
- If a request has been submitted to receive the order, but the order has not yet been issued, an objection must be submitted to correct it.
- To avoid endless control of the mitzvah over future generations, it is possible to command in this way only two heirs, unless the heirs next in line were already born when the will was made.
Who and how to apply
- First, the payment of the application fee must be arranged (details below).
- The complete application, together with the required documents, can be submitted in one of the following ways:
- Online (the recommended way) through the online system of the registrar for inheritance matters. You have to select the “Find Requests” tab Enter the details of the deceased and follow the instructions.
- At reception desks in the offices of the Registrar of Inheritance in the district where the order was issued on Mondays and Wednesdays between 12:30 and 08:30, by prior appointment only (copies must be submitted for the number of parties in the case and an additional copy for the court).
pay attention
It is recommended to submit the application as well as pay the fee online (remotely).
| Customer Information | Details |
| Fee Payment Options | Online, postal bank, automatic payment stations |
| Required Documents | Application, supporting documents, payment receipt |
| Registrar’s Role | Forward objection to Family Court if justified |
| Response Timeframe | 14 days for heirs to submit their response |
Payment of fee
- Submitting the application involves paying a fee in the amount of NIS 542 (as of 2023) which can be paid in one of the following ways:
- Online (the recommended way) through the government payment service.
- At the postal bank using vouchers that can be obtained after contacting the service and information center of the registrar for inheritance matters by email at Moked-Yerushot@justice.gov.il.
- At automatic payment points (by credit card) that are located at the audience reception points of the Registrar of Inheritance Matters.
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- If the deceased died as a result of their military service, during reserve service or in hostilities, their first degree family members are entitled to an exemption from the payment.
Filling out the application and submitting it
- An application document must be drafted that will include, among other things, the following details and documents:
- Name and ID number of the applicant.
- Name and ID number of the deceased.
- Names and ID numbers of all those who appear in the order that are requested to be amended.
- Details of the reasons for which the correction is requested and supporting documents (if any and if necessary).
- A verified affidavit before a lawyer that supports the facts stated in the application.
- If it is a matter of correcting a “scribe’s error” in the order (a mistake in an ID number, a mistake in a name or in a detail that can be verified through an official document) it is not necessary to present an affidavit but to present a document that verifies the correct information.
- Receipt/confirmation of fee payment.
- Power of attorney – if the applicant is represented by a lawyer.
- The complete application together with all the required documents must be submitted in one of the ways listed above.
| Customer Information | Details |
| Applicant Eligibility | Heirs and affected parties |
| Submission Channels | Online, in-person, or by mail |
| Fee Amount | NIS 542 (as of 2023) |
| Timing Requirement | After issuance of inheritance order |
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It is possible to request as part of the application to delay the execution of the order (that it will not be possible to carry out actions related to the estate), until a decision is made on the application.
The steps of the procedure
- After it is submitted, the application is forwarded to a professional for review (assistant registrar for inheritance matters or acting as the legal adviser to the government).
- A copy of the request will be sent by registered mail to each heir who appears in the order, who will be able to submit his response within 14 days.
- After the deadline for submitting the response has passed, the registrar’s decision will be given (accepting or rejecting the application) or the registrar will forward the application to the family court to rule on it.
- Notification of a decision on the application or of the transfer of the application to court will be sent to the applicant.
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- If during the inspection the applicant was sent a request to complete documents or details, this must be done through the online system.
- In such a case, select the “Locating Requests” tab, enter required details and follow the instructions.
- A delay in responding to a request to complete the documents or details will delay the processing of the request.
Request to cancel inheritance order
After an application has been submitted for the issuance of an inheritance order and the order has been issued, it is possible to apply for its cancellation
The request to cancel the order must be submitted to the Registrar of Inheritance Matters online (remotely), by hand delivery or by mail
If an application for an inheritance order has been submitted but the order has not yet been issued, an objection to the issuance of an inheritance order must be submitted to cancel it
Submitting the application involves paying a fee of NIS 542 (as of 2023)
| Customer Information | Details |
| Eligible Applicants | Heirs, anyone affected by the inheritance order |
| Request Submission | After inheritance order issuance |
Any heir who appears in an inheritance order issued by the Registrar of Inheritance Matters, as well as anyone affected by the issuance of the order, may submit a request for its cancellation.
- The application must be submitted to the registrar for inheritance matters online (remotely) or by hand delivery at the registrar’s offices or by mail delivery (details below).
- Submitting the application involves paying a fee in the amount of NIS 542 (as of 2023).
pay attention
- A request to cancel an inheritance order (the information on this page) can only be submitted after an inheritance order has been issued.
- If a request has been submitted for the issuance of an inheritance order, but the order has not yet been issued, it must be canceled by submitting an objection to the issuance of an inheritance order.
Target population and prerequisites
- The request to cancel an inheritance order can be submitted by:
- Everyone who appears as an heir in the order of inheritance that is sought to be annulled.
- Anyone affected by the order of succession given.
Who and how to apply
- First, the payment of the application fee must be arranged (details below).
- The complete application, together with the required documents, can be submitted in one of the following ways:
- Online (the recommended way) through the online system of the registrar for inheritance matters. You must select the “Find requests” tab, enter the details of the deceased and follow the instructions.
- At reception desks in the offices of the Registrar of Inheritance in the district where the order was issued on Mondays and Wednesdays between 12:30 and 08:30, by prior appointment only (copies must be submitted for the number of parties in the case and an additional copy for the court).
- By mail to the offices of the registrar for inheritance matters in the district where the order was issued (copies must be submitted as many parties as there are in the case and an additional copy for the court).
pay attention
It is recommended to submit the application as well as pay the fee online (remotely).
Payment of fee
- Submitting the application involves paying a fee in the amount of NIS 542 (as of 2023) which can be paid in one of the following ways:
- Online (the recommended way) through the government payment service.
- At the postal bank using vouchers that can be obtained after contacting the service and information center of the registrar for inheritance matters by email at Moked-Yerushot@justice.gov.il.
- At automatic payment points (by credit card) that are located at the audience reception points of the Registrar of Inheritance Matters.
| Customer Information | Details |
| Fee Payment Methods | Online, postal bank, automatic payment stations |
| Required Documents | Application, supporting documents, payment receipt |
| Registrar’s Review | Forwarded to professional for review |
| Response Timeframe | 14 days for heirs to submit their response |
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- If the deceased died following their military service, during reserve service or in hostilities, my sons
Filling out the application and submitting it
- An application document must be drawn up, which must include, among other things, the following details and documents:
- Name and ID number of the applicant.
- Name and ID number of the deceased.
- Names and ID numbers of everyone who appears in the issued order.
- Details of the reasons for which the cancellation is requested and supporting documents (if any and if necessary).
- A verified affidavit before a lawyer that supports the facts raised in the application.
- Receipt/confirmation of fee payment.
- Power of attorney – if the applicant is represented by a lawyer.
- The complete application, together with all the required documents, must be submitted in one of the ways listed above.
It is possible to request as part of the application to delay the execution of the order (that it will not be possible to carry out actions related to the estate), until a decision is made on the application.
The steps of the procedure
- No Once submitted, the application is forwarded to a professional for review (assistant registrar for inheritance matters or acting as the legal advisor to the government).
- A copy of the request will be sent by registered mail to each heir who appears in the order, who will be able to submit his response within 14 days.
- After the deadline for submitting the response has passed, the registrar’s decision will be given (accepting or rejecting the application) or the registrar will forward the application to the family court to rule on it.
- Notification of a decision on the application or of the transfer of the application to court will be sent to the applicant.
| Customer Information | Details |
| Eligible Applicants | Heirs and affected parties |
| Submission Channels | Online, in-person, or by mail |
| Fee Amount | NIS 542 (as of 2023) |
| Timing Requirement | After issuance of inheritance order |
pay attention
- If during the inspection the applicant was sent a request to complete documents or details, this must be done through the online system.
- In such a case, select the “Locating Requests” tab, enter required details and follow the instructions.
- A delay in responding to a request to complete the documents or details will delay the processing of the request.
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