Arrangements after a death

Obtaining an order required by heirs

Identify the order and obtain an official digital copy.

3 minutes to read Last checked: 21.10.2026
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Important to know

Tachles Israel is an independent information service, not a government authority. Check binding conditions, eligibility and deadlines with the official source.

Before you start

Death certificates and wills alone do not establish the heirs’ operative order.

Who is this guide for?

People asked for estate authority.

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Conditions and exceptions

Copy service covers orders issued by the Inheritance Registrar; other issuers handle their own decisions.

Step by step

The checklist

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01

Identify the requested document

Ask exact name/purpose and whether digitally received.
What should you prepare?

Institution’s request.

Please note

Similar names do not make documents interchangeable.

04

Verify the file

Keep original digital file; compare identity/order type and request official corrections.
What should you prepare?

Original file.

Please note

A photo may not replace signed digital order.

05

Deliver as needed

Follow identity/realisation process even with digital delivery.
What should you prepare?

Delivery confirmation.

Please note

Receiving an order does not automatically transfer assets.

Official sources

These links let you check with the responsible authority. The website's verification date does not guarantee that every detail has remained up to date since then.

Frequently asked questions

Is a death certificate enough to prove I am an heir?

No. The institution may require an inheritance/probate order or suitable authority.

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