Professional articles by attorney Karin Amsalem—insights, practical guides and updates on law, business and real estate.
Regulation of rights in agricultural holding in 2026 begins with the examination of the approval of rights, the Israel Land Authority (ILA) case, the Association documents, building permits and actual uses. Only after understanding what is registered and
When there is a successor child, the division of inheritance does not begin with the assumption that he necessarily receives the agricultural holding. The validity of the appointment, the rights documents, the will and the compensation arrangements are
Land Appreciation Tax, Purchase Tax, and Agreement Fees in Agricultral Holding Transactions Can Reach High Amounts. A Complete Guide to Proper Calculation and Tax Reduction.
Transmission of inherited agricultural holding among some heirs is from the most complex situations. A complete guide to solutions, risks and how to avoid conflicts.
Transfer of rights in the agricultural holding in the moshav is a complex process vis-à-vis the Israel Land Authority and the Association. A complete guide to common stages, documents, taxation and mistakes.
Rami tenders offer real estate opportunities – but small mistakes lead to disqualification. A complete guide to correct submission and risk avoidance.
Splitting agricultural holding in a moshav may produce significant economic value, but it is subject to legal, planning and taxation conditions. A complete guide to understanding the process, limitations and mistakes that should be avoided.
Selling agricultural holding in a moshav is a complex process that includes Israel Land Authority (ILA), the Association and taxation. A complete guide to selling correctly and avoiding costly mistakes.
Not every Rami tender is an opportunity. This way you will check if the deal really pays off – including hidden costs, taxation and risks.
Purchasing agricultural holding in the moshav is one of the most complex transactions in Israel. A complete guide to mandatory inspections, Israel Land Authority (ILA), building rights and taxation – and how to avoid costly mistakes.
Buying a house on a kibbutz is different from a regular apartment. A complete guide to the rights, association, Israel Land Authority and the tests that must be done before signing.
Repealing a successor child is a complex process with heavy legal consequences. This is how it is done correctly.
Appointing a successor child in an agricultural farm is one of the most sensitive legal steps. A complete guide to the process, mandatory testing and critical mistakes.
Before purchasing agricultural holding, one should look at what is allowed to be built according to the planning, permits and documents of Israel Land Authority (ILA), and not rely only on the existing area or on promises of building potential.
Before selling agricultural holding with an illegal housing unit should check the permit, the actual use, the Israel Land Authority (ILA) position and the association, and build a discovery and contractual mechanism that reduces risk.
An existing mortgage does not always prevent the transfer of agricultural holding to the child, but it does require an early check in front of the bank, Israel Land Authority (ILA), the association and the family before signing.
A child's residence in Agricultural Holding over the years can be an important figure, but they do not replace a rights record, a family agreement and an examination with Israel Land Authority (ILA) and the Association.
Before transferring rights in agricultural holding to a child, one must collect rights documents, association credentials, Israel Land Authority (ILA), family documents, and information on duties or limitations.
Divorce of a child prospective can affect the agricultural holding in the moshav, especially when there are residential, investment or family agreements. This is how the risk is checked before signing.
When a successor child dies before the parents, the appointment documents, registration in the Association and in Israel Land Authority (ILA), the rights of his family members, and the possibility of resettlement should be reviewed.
The cooperative association decision in the moshav offends you? Explain when it can be appealed, what the role of association regulations is, when the cooperative associations registrar is approached or a court of law, and how an appeal is prepared that
A business customer has not paid an invoice? Before applying for a collection procedure, the agreement and evidence are centralized, checking for a dispute, and sending an accurate requirement that safeguards the rights.
Business litigation in the agricultural sector requires examination of the contracts, association regulations, partner relations, suppliers and customers, and the impact of the conflict on the operations of the agricultural holding or business before
A practical guide to reviewing contracts, evidence, risk and available options before pursuing a commercial dispute.
Not every breach of contract warrants a cancellation of a transaction. The difference between a fundamental breach and a non-primary breach, the need for an alert letter and an extension, and the risk of an accidental cancellation of a contract before
One brother owns the property of his parents and other heirs disagree? Explain what can be demanded, what procedures exist, and when to contact a lawyer.
The child succesor and heir of agricultural holding are not the same. The difference depends on the appointment documents, the will, the Israel Land Authority (ILA) records and the association and the question of which rights track applies to the
The transfer of agricultural holding in life or testament depends on the status of rights, the Israel Land Authority (ILA) and the Association, tax considerations and the relationship between children. Before deciding what can really be transferred and
Enduring power of attorney for agricultural owners should regulate who will manage the agricultural holding, income and relationship vis-à-vis Israel Land Authority (ILA) and the association if the rights holder cannot make decisions on his own.
Agricultural land can be a high-risk investment, but a promise of compromise is no substitute for a check. Before purchase check rights, valid planning, standard 22, costs and a sharing agreement.
In order to register an inheritance apartment in Israeli Land Registry one must first have an inheritance order or will order, check that the apartment is indeed registered in the deceased's name and apply for an inheritance registration with the
Did you not build on time? Did you receive a payment requirement from IMI? A professional guide on real estate fines, upgrade levies and mitigation options.
A guide to the appointment, authority and supervision of receivers in Israeli enforcement and insolvency-related proceedings.
A cautionary note is one of the most important tools in a real estate transaction, but it does not give full protection in any situation. Here is what it really does, what risks it minimizes, and where legal checks are still needed.
Reunification and redistribution can raise value and arrange an entire domain, but also change location, space and allocation. This is how you check that your rights are kept in the program.
Transfer of rights in Israeli Land Registry after sale, inheritance or transfer between family members requires an accurate document chain. Here is what is being checked, what is serving them, and where delays are being created along the way.
An offensive plan does not always expropriate land, but it can lower the value of the property. This is how to check whether there is a cause under section 197 and how the value decline is proven.
Preliminary examinations in a real estate transaction are an essential step that protects the buyer from legal and planning risks. A complete guide to mandatory inspections before purchasing a property.
A practical guide to planning rights, permits, nonconforming uses, objections and proceedings before Israeli planning authorities.
Dismantling sharing in agricultural holding between heirs, spouses or family members is not like breaking up sharing in a normal apartment. A complete guide to the possible routes, Israel Land Authority restrictions and the association, and what should be
When some people hold together an apartment, a plot or other property, one dispute can stop everything. Here is when it is possible to demand dissolution of sharing, how it works, and what it means to be forced to sell.
Land expropriation does not end only with a notice from the Authority. This is how one checks whether compensation is due, how it is calculated, and what happens when the expropriation also hits the rest of the court.
A good land sharing agreement prevents disputes before they begin. Here are the clauses that must be settled between siblings, heirs, business partners and family members who hold the property together.
The practical guide to purchasing an apartment from a contractor: land and permit checks, sales law guarantees, index adherence, schedules and compensation for lateness.
A construction exception is one of the common problems in the field of real estate in Israel. What is considered an exception, what fines are expected and how can the situation be settled before buying or selling a property.
Many people only discover the exclusivity levy just a moment before selling a property or receiving a permit. This is how they check whether the demand is justified, what the determining date is, and when there is a place to be reached or appealed.
Changing the designation of agricultural land for residential, commercial, or tourism can increase significant value, but only if one understands in advance the limitations, risks, and planning route.
Many families arrive seemingly ready for the Rami tenders, but fall for small mistakes that result in disqualification. Here are the key mistakes and how to avoid them.
Have you received a payment requirement from the contractor that you did not know? Before paying or refusing, check the contract, specifications, order of changes and the exact calculation of the requirement.
