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What is the filing fee for an Israeli succession order application?
The standard filing fee for an uncontested succession or probate order application submitted to the Registrar of Inheritance Affairs (Rasham HaYerushoth) is NIS 538 (approximately USD 145) as of May 2026. This fee is paid at the time of filing through the Ministry of Justice's online portal. Applications cannot be filed directly by non-residents — all submissions must be made through a licensed Israeli advocate holding a valid apostilled Power of Attorney.
Where the estate is contested or involves complex cross-border issues, jurisdiction moves to the Family Court (Beit Mishpat LeMishpacha), where court filing fees start at NIS 1,270. Professional fees for your Israeli attorney, certified Hebrew translations, and apostille processing typically add NIS 5,000–15,000 for a straightforward uncontested estate. For more detail, see Claiming an Israeli Inheritance from Abroad: A Practical Guide for Foreign Heirs.
Where the estate is contested or involves complex cross-border issues, jurisdiction moves to the Family Court (Beit Mishpat LeMishpacha), where court filing fees start at NIS 1,270. Professional fees for your Israeli attorney, certified Hebrew translations, and apostille processing typically add NIS 5,000–15,000 for a straightforward uncontested estate. For more detail, see Claiming an Israeli Inheritance from Abroad: A Practical Guide for Foreign Heirs.
From the full guide: Claiming an Israeli Inheritance from Abroad: A Practical Guide for Foreign Heirs
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