An insight into Israeli succession law

Abstract

This study examines the Israeli succession law adopted in 1965 and its provisions. It primarily encompasses the order of legal succession and subsequently the right to make a will. In the former topic the order of succession the legislator has established on the basis of family relationships will be seen. In the latter the most important elements of the law of succession will be outlined, such as the types of wills and their formal requirements. At the end of the study Jewish religious succession law regulated by the Torah will also be mentioned.