No one desires conflict. Therefore, the healthy aspiration is to resolve it as early as possible. Retired Judge Bar-Yosef has 30 years of experience, both as a lawyer and as a judge, in managing disputes toward an agreement. This is done through attentive yet authoritative open dialogue, with the goal of finding common ground. Once fundamental agreements are reached, a contract is drafted to prevent further disputes. In this way, the conflict, fears, and uncertainties come to an end. From here, the rest of life begins.
When it is not possible to resolve a dispute through an agreement, there are good reasons to settle it through a legal ruling, outside the courtroom — through arbitration. Arbitration allows the parties to agree on the identity of the arbitrator, the manner in which the process is conducted, and significantly shorten timelines. After 20 years of practice as a lawyer, Attorney Bar Yosef was appointed to the bench. For a decade, Judge Bar Yosef has adjudicated thousands of disputes. This accumulated experience and the ability to see the dispute from both the parties perspectives and a judicial one, is the for conducting effective and proper arbitration.
Inheritance, including through a will, is the legacy that a person leaves to those who follow. The fulfillment of the last will must be carried out thoughtfully and professionally in order to prevent inheritance disputes. 30 years of accumulated experience, including adjudication of hundreds of inheritance disputes, provide a guarantee for fulfilling the last wishes appropriately and preventing future conflicts.
Transferring assets to the next generation is a unique task that requires care and professionalism. Whether it involves a family estate, a business, or another type of asset, intergenerational transfer demands an understanding of human nature, in-depth knowledge of the field, and expertise in related legal fields. In this regard, the unique experience of Judge (ret.) Bar Yosef is combined with the expertise of top attorneys in real estate, corporate law, and tax law, to plan and execute proper intergenerational transfers.
Establishing trust funds for family members and other purposes allows the creator of the trust to specify to whom the funds/assets will be allocated, and under what conditions. The trust is managed by a trustee (or trustees) designated by the creator and may continue to operate even after their passing. Establishing a trust requires specialized expertise and consideration of various future scenarios, as well as knowledge of trust law, inheritance law, and related legal c.
A durable power of attorney allows an individual to designate someone to manage their affairs (including medical, financial, and property matters) in case they are unable to do so. This is a delicate and complex task, ensuring that the principal’s wishes are properly fulfilled and preventing disputes among family members. Many disputes on this topic have been addressed by Judge (ret.) Bar Yosef, highlighting the expertise required to create a durable power of attorney appropriately. This work is conducted in collaboration with Attorney Riva Avraham, who is certified by the Ministry of Justice to prepare durable powers of attorney.
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