Trusts in Israel

Trusts in Israel traces the trust concept in Israel from its historical roots, through early 20th century application of European legal structures enabling the use of trusts for land acquisition in Ottoman times, private/commercial use during the British Mandate, and to current use of common-law trusts, the basis of Israeli trust law. The creation of trusts by law, by contract, by hekdesh deed (an Israeli trust) and testamentary trusts are examined. Public and charitable trusts are explored, and special attention is given to trust protectors, privilege and confidentiality, court jurisdiction, arbitration, taxation and foreign trust recognition.