When a Gift Becomes a Burden: The Grandfather, the Apartment, and the Lesson We Can All Learn
A promise made in love can sometimes lead us to unexpected lessons. Discover the touching story of a grandfather who gifted his granddaughter an apartment, only to learn that every gift carries a responsibility.
Yaacov Epstein, Adv.
Oct 163 min read
Not All Neighbors Count: Who Really Needs to Approve Your Housing Expansion?
You’d think expanding your house would only require bricks, permits, and maybe a contractor who shows up on time. But sometimes, it also...
Yaacov Epstein, Adv.
Aug 72 min read
The Forgotten Apartment in Romema, Jerusalem – And What Happens When You Don’t Protect Your Inheritance
Imagine this: You're living your life in the U.S., sipping your morning coffee, when one day you get a strange tip. A private...
Yaacov Epstein, Adv.
Aug 62 min read
Take Control: How to Hold Your Builder Accountable for Defects in Your New Home (You’re Not Powerless!)
Buying a brand-new home feels like stepping into a dream—shiny floors, gleaming fixtures, and endless potential for cozy memories. But...
Yaacov Epstein, Adv.
Jan 204 min read
From Prime Minister to Property Disputes: Ehud Olmert’s Battle Over a Rooftop Lounge
Living in a shared building can be tough. The elevator’s always stuck, someone takes your parking spot, and then there’s the occasional...
Yaacov Epstein, Adv.
Jan 163 min read
New Reduced Rates for Purchase Tax
A few days ago, the government released the new figures for calculating Purchase Tax/Mas Rechisha, based on the inflation of 2023, and...
Yaacov Epstein, Adv.
Jan 24, 20241 min read
Contractor Coverage in Wartime for Apartment Damage
“What if a rocket hits the apartment that my Contractor is in the middle of building?” “My Contractor said he’ll be delayed because of...
Yaacov Epstein, Adv.
Nov 12, 20232 min read
Guardians, Wills and the 10/7 Wakeup Part I
‘What if something tragic like this happens to… us?' – that's a question no parent wants to ask; nor do we. But the nightmare-events of...
Yaacov Epstein, Adv.
Nov 2, 20232 min read
Ensuring the Security of Your Children's Future Part II
20 young children in Israel have suddenly been left 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 through the horrors of the Israel massacre. Last week we...
Yaacov Epstein, Adv.
Nov 1, 20232 min read
𝟔 𝐃𝐨’𝐬 & 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐫𝐚𝐞𝐥𝐢 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥
“Only a fool learns from his own mistakes. The wise man learns from the mistakes of others.” ― Otto von Bismarck Typically it’s wise to...
Yaacov Epstein, Adv.
Nov 1, 20232 min read
