As an Israeli attorney specializing in representing heirs from the U.S and all over the world, I help clients who have been contacted, or believe they should have been, about unclaimed property in Israel.

Here’s what you need to know if you’re recovering an Israeli asset and locating an unclaimed property letter.

1. Understand What the Letter Means: The Israeli Ministry of Justice, through the Guardian General’s Unit for Location and Restitution of Unclaimed Property, sends formal letters (sometimes emails) to potential heirs when a property is found to be unclaimed. If you receive a letter referencing inherited property, and it comes from a .gov.il address or on official Israeli letterhead, it is genuine—even if it seems unexpected. Many clients are initially skeptical, but these notices are part of Israel’s legal effort to return assets to rightful heirs.
2. If You Haven’t Been Contacted Yet: Not every heir is located easily. If you suspect a relative left land’ property or assets in Israel – particularly if they were Holocaust survivors or emigrants—I strongly recommend reaching out to our law firm. My office regularly locates heirs and Israeli properties.
3. Take the Next Step: If a letter has been received or a match is found, I help clients gather the necessary documents—such as family trees, probate estate judgments, or foreign probate rulings—to formally establish their rights under Israeli inheritance law. The process is structured and transparent, and with the proper legal guidance, reclaiming a family asset is absolutely within reach.

If you believe your family may have a legacy in Israel, don’t wait for a letter. Please contact us at (888) 923-0022 by using our online form below, and we will help you take the first step.

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