Request to amend a will order
After an application has been submitted for a will maintenance order and the order has been issued, it is possible to apply for its amendment
The request must be submitted to the registrar of inheritance, unless the original order was issued by the district court, then the family court must be contacted
If a request has been submitted to receive the order but it 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)
For official information, see the website of the Registrar of Inheritance Matters
Any beneficiary (heir) who appears in a will for which a probate order was issued by the Registrar of Inheritance Matters, as well as anyone affected by the issuance of the order, may submit a request for its correction.
- The application must be submitted to the registrar of inheritance, unless the order was issued by the district court, in which case the family court must be contacted.
- Submitting the application involves paying a fee in the amount of NIS 542 (as of 2023).
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- A request to amend a will maintenance order can only be submitted after a will maintenance order has been issued.
- If a request has been submitted for the issuance of a probate order, but the order has not yet been issued, it is necessary to act to correct or cancel it by filing an objection to the probate order.
Target population and prerequisites
- The application for amendment of a will maintenance order can be submitted by:
- Any beneficiary (heir) appearing in the will for which a probate order was issued.
- Anyone who is harmed by the order of execution of the given will.
Who and how to apply
- First, the payment of the application fee must be arranged.
- The complete application, along with the required documents, can be submitted in one of the following ways:
- Online through the online system of the registrar for inheritance matters. You must select the “Request Locator” tab, enter the details of the deceased and follow the instructions (enter in the “Chrome” browser).
- 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).
| Aspect | Details |
| Submission After Will Order Issued | Yes |
| Submitted to Registrar of Inheritance | Yes |
| District Court for Original Order | If applicable |
| Fee (as of 2023) | NIS 542 |
| Eligibility | Beneficiaries and anyone affected by order |
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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.
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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 (testator).
- Names and ID numbers of everyone who appears in the will (beneficiaries), who wish to amend the decree of existence given in respect of it.
• 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 raised 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.
| Aspect | Details |
| Submission After Will Order Issued | Yes |
| Submitted to Registrar of Inheritance | Yes |
| Fee (as of 2023) | NIS 542 |
| Eligibility | Beneficiaries and anyone affected by 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.
Important Information
- You can locate information and details about files and applications submitted to the Registrar of Inheritance Affairs through the online system.
- For every document submitted to the Registrar of Inheritance that is written in a foreign language (except English), a translation into Hebrew or Arabic must be attached, certified by a notary (the Registrar of Inheritance may order that a document written in English must also be translated).
- If the fee has been paid for submitting the application and the fee is not used, you can apply for a refund.
- 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 process and other online documents.
- 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.
Request for annulment of a will order
After an application has been submitted for a probate 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 has been submitted for a probate order but the order has not yet been issued, an objection to the probate order must be filed to cancel it
Submitting the application involves paying a fee of NIS 542 (as of 2023)
For official information, see the website of the Registrar of Inheritance Matters
| Aspect | Details |
| Goal | Fulfilling the Will of the Mitzvah |
| Mistake Types | Fact Mistake, Writer’s Mistake |
| Correction Principles | Determination or Nullification |
| Timing for Correction | Within 1 Year of Discovery |
Any beneficiary (heir) appearing in a will for which a probate order was 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.
- Submitting the application involves paying a fee in the amount of NIS 542 (as of 2023).
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- Request for annulment of a decree of execution of a decree Oh, it can only be submitted after a probate order has been issued.
- If a request has been submitted for a probate order, but the order has not yet been issued, it must be canceled by filing an objection to the probate order.
- Target population and prerequisites
- The application for annulment of a will maintenance order can be submitted by:
- Any beneficiary (heir) appearing in the will for which a probate order was issued.
- Anyone who is harmed by the order of execution of the given will.
Who and how to apply
- First, the payment of the application fee must be arranged.
- 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).
| Aspect | Details |
| Professional Review (Assistant Registrar) | Yes |
| Notification to Heirs for Responses | Yes |
| Registrar’s Decision or Family Court | Decision or Transfer to Family Court |
| Notification of Decision to Applicant | Yes |
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.
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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.
| Aspect | Details |
| Fee Amount (as of 2023) | NIS 542 |
| Payment Methods | Online, Postal Bank, Credit Card |
| Exemption for Military Service Casualties | Available for First-Degree Family Members |
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 (testator).
- Names and ID numbers of everyone who appears in the will (beneficiaries), who wish to cancel the decree of existence given in respect of it.
- 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.
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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.
Application Documentation
| Aspect | Details |
| Applicant and Deceased Details | Name, ID Number |
| Beneficiary (Heir) Information | Name, ID Number |
| Reasons for Cancellation | Detailed explanation |
| Affidavit, Fee Payment, and Power of Attorney | Required documents |
| Optional Delay Request | Request for execution delay (if applicable) |
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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.
Important Information
- You can locate information and details about files and applications submitted to the Registrar of Inheritance Affairs through the online system.
- For every document submitted to the Registrar of Inheritance that is written in a foreign language (except English), a translation into Hebrew or Arabic must be attached, certified by a notary (the Registrar of Inheritance may order that a document written in English must also be translated).
- If the fee has been paid for submitting the application and the fee is not used, you can apply for a refund.
- 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 process and other online documents.
- 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.
A mistake in writing a will
In cases where a mistake is discovered in the will, one must try and fulfill the will of the mitzvah
The goal of the legislator is to try and fulfill the will of the mitzvah, even if a mistake was discovered in the will.
- “Mistake of the mitzvah” can be expressed in a mistaken view of some fact as it is in reality, or an error in writing. There is no intention to mistake the legal situation.
Will Mistakes and Corrections
| Will Mistakes and Corrections |
| Goal: Fulfilling the Will of the Mitzvah |
| Mistake Types: Fact Mistake, Writer’s Mistake |
| Correction Principles: Determination or Nullification |
| Timing for Correction: Within 1 Year of Discovery |
A mistake of the mitzvah regarding the fact
- This is a mistake caused by some thought of the mitzvah that did not correspond to reality.
- In the event that any will provision was made due to such a mistake, the law states that:
- If it is possible to clearly determine what the testator would have instructed in his will if it were not for the mistake, the court will correct the words of the will according to this determination.
- If it is not possible to determine clearly what was instructed – the instruction of the will is void.
- If a year has passed from the day the testator became aware of the mistake, and he chose not to change his will, the mistake will not result in the cancellation of the will instruction or its amendment.
A writer’s mistake of the mitzvah
- This is a mistake that originates from inattention, or a spelling error, such as a mistake in the description of a person, property, date, number, account, etc.
- In the event that the court can clearly determine what the true intention of the mitzvah is, the court will correct the mistake.
- In Roth v. Roth, it was established that a mistake in syntax or punctuation can also be corrected in the same way.
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