Notarial Will in Ramat Gan

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Notarial Will in Ramat Gan | Will Notary in Ramat Gan | Notarial Certification of a Will

Notarial Will in Ramat Gan is a matter in which the details depend on the role, the information involved and the circumstances of each case. A will is an important legal document that allows a person to determine how his property will be divided after his death. A notarial will, made through an authorized notary, does not require two witnesses, and it is considered a will of particularly strong legal force, because it is carried out before an authorized and certified legal official whose status is that of a judge. Adv. and Notary Emanuel Trach, who handles notarial wills in Ramat Gan, provides his clients with a professional and fast service, in full compliance with all the requirements of the law.

What Is a Notarial Will?

A notarial will is one of the four forms of making a will under Section 22 of the Succession Law, 5725-1965. This will is made before a notary, who is authorized to record the testator’s wishes and give the will binding legal force.

Section 19 of the Notaries Law provides that a notarial certification is sufficient evidence in legal proceedings, without the need for additional evidence, and therefore the court will not readily order it void.

This means that a notarial will is considered highly reliable from a legal standpoint, because it prevents future disputes about the authenticity of the document or the testator’s competence when the will was made, and the court will not cancel it unless something very unusual arises.

Why Choose a Notarial Will?

High legal reliability:

A notarial will is signed by an authorized notary, and it is very hard to challenge in court. It constitutes sufficient evidence in legal proceedings without the need for additional evidence.
2. Preventing mistakes:

The person making the will receives professional legal guidance that ensures accurate and clear wording, without any outside influence.
3. Availability for special populations:

A notarial will is particularly suited to people who have difficulty writing or reading, since the notary can read the will aloud and make sure it is understood. When the testator is hospitalized or bedridden, the notary will require a medical certificate issued on the day the act is performed and not more than 24 hours before it. The wording of the certificate is set in the regulations.
4. Hard to challenge regarding competence and free will: the notary examines whether the testator is legally competent, fully understands the meaning of the act, and acts of his own free will without the influence or pressure of another. The examination of legal competence, the testator’s understanding and his free will is the notary’s responsibility and within his discretion.
5. Compliance with the requirements of the law:

Under Section 22 of the Succession Law, a notarial will is equivalent to a will made before a judge.

How Is a Notarial Will Made in Ramat Gan?

The process of making a notarial will in Ramat Gan with Adv. and Notary Emanuel Trach includes several stages:

1. Scheduling a Meeting and Planning in Advance

In the first stage, a meeting is set with the notary, in which the testator presents his wishes for dividing his property and the details of the heirs.
The testator is asked to bring identifying documents (such as a valid identity card or passport) and any relevant document concerning the assets or the heirs.
If he has any medical problem, he is asked to present medical documents.
A conversation is held, in which the notary forms an impression of his free will.

2. Drafting the Will

The notary drafts the will precisely according to the testator’s wishes, taking care to use clear legal provisions.
The testator states the words of his will orally and the notary records his words; alternatively, the testator may give the notary a copy or a summary.

3. Verifying Identity and Examining Competence

The notary verifies the testator’s identity and examines his legal competence to make a will.
If the testator has difficulty reading or writing, the notary reads the will aloud and makes sure it is fully understood.

4. Certification and Notarial Signature

After the testator’s approval, the notary signs the document.
It is recommended to have the testator sign the will, but the law does not require it.
The original copies are kept by the testator, and an additional copy may be deposited with the Registrar of Inheritance.

The Legal Framework for Making a Notarial Will

Under Section 22 of the Succession Law, 5725-1965, a notarial will may be made in one of the following two ways:

Oral dictation and documentation by the notary:

The testator dictates the will orally, and the notary records it in writing.
2. Submitting a written document:

The testator submits to the notary a will prepared in advance, and the notary approves it after making sure of the testator’s free will and his understanding of the content of the document.

The Notaries Regulations, 5737-1977, define how the certification is carried out, including documenting the act in the notary’s journal and keeping a copy of the will.

The Form of the Notarial Will and Its Registration

A notarial certification of the making of a will is drawn up on Form 13 of the Second Schedule to the regulations (Regulation 9(b)).

The notary marks the will with a letter or number, and signs every page of it with the initials of his name (Regulation 11).

The notary must tie the notarial certification to the will with a red fabric ribbon, glue the ends of the ribbon with a red seal for the notarial certification, and press his stamp on the red seal, so that the stamp is impressed on the notarial certification and on all the pages of the will (Regulations 11, 18, 19).

In addition, the notary must prepare an identical additional copy that includes the original signature of the client and of the notary, to be kept by the notary. A photograph of the testator’s identity card and the medical certificate, if one was received, will be attached to this copy.

The notary documents the act in the notaries’ book, and gives the certification a serial number. The number is recorded on the notarial certification of the making of a will. In addition, the notary maintains a register of wills in which a running serial number is given to the will, and records the date it was made, the testator’s name, and the serial number of the notarial certification (Regulation 23(b)).

Delivering the Will to the Testator – Notarial Will in Ramat Gan

The notary hands the will to the testator and informs the client of the option of depositing the will with the Registrar of Inheritance. It is recommended to deposit the will, so that it is preserved and can be easily located.

If the will was deposited, the confirmation of deposit is attached to the copy of the will kept by the notary.

What Does a Notarial Will Cost?

The cost of making a notarial will varies according to the scope of work required to prepare it, whereas for certifying a will after it has been prepared, the fee set in the regulations is paid. Contact the office for details.

The Cost of a Notarial Certification of a Will

The Notaries (Fees for Services) Regulations, 5739-1978, set the cost of notarial services in Israel. The fees for certifying a notarial will, for the first signatory, for each additional signatory and for an additional copy, are updated annually in line with the index.

Other Types of Wills Handled by Notary Emanuel Trach

Notary Emanuel Trach, who handles making wills in Ramat Gan, provides a variety of services related to wills:

1. Mutual Wills for Married Couples or Common-Law Partners

Mutual wills suit couples who want to ensure that their property passes to the spouse in the event of death.

2. Wills in a Foreign Language

When the testator does not speak Hebrew, the notary can make the will in the appropriate language and translate it into Hebrew where necessary.

3. Wills for People with Disabilities

The notary provides a service personally tailored to people with a physical or cognitive disability, in compliance with the requirements of the law.

Advantages of Making a Notarial Will in Ramat Gan with Emanuel Trach

An accessible location – notarial will in Ramat Gan:

The office of Emanuel Trach is located at Yigal Alon 94, Alon Towers 2, 4th floor, Tel Aviv, convenient for clients from Ramat Gan.
2. Broad legal experience:

Emanuel Trach, an authorized lawyer and notary with 15 years of experience, has knowledge and experience in making wills and notarial certifications.
3. Personal and professional service:

Adv. Trach provides personal attention and takes care to understand the client’s needs.

Contact Details for Making a Notarial Will in Ramat Gan

Mobile: 055-2550011
Main office address: Yigal Alon 94, Alon Towers 2, 4th floor, Tel Aviv (Shaar HaIr).
Secondary address: ha-Halutz 15, Ramat Hasharon (by prior appointment).
Email: Emanuel@Trach-law.co.il

Summary

A notarial will is a reliable way to make sure your wishes are carried out after you are gone. With Adv. and Notary Emanuel Trach, who handles making notarial wills in Ramat Gan, you can enjoy a professional, fast and quality service, with care to meet all the requirements of the law.

My main office is in Tel Aviv, at Yigal Alon 94. For details on notary services at the office, signature verification, power of attorney, prenuptial agreement and certificates for use abroad, see the page Notary in Tel Aviv.