Inheritance & Probate

What happens if the deceased had debts greater than the estate value?

Q: What happens if the deceased had debts greater than the estate value?

The estate is insolvent. Heirs are not personally liable for the deceased's debts beyond the value of the estate they receive. A court-appointed liquidator may be appointed to manage creditor claims.

      The estate is insolvent. Heirs are not personally liable for the deceased's debts beyond the value of the estate they receive. A court-appointed liquidator may be appointed to manage creditor claims.
    

From the full guide: Distributing an Israeli Estate: A Practical Guide for Foreign Heirs

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