Choosing representatives: together or separately?

You can appoint one representative, several representatives, and a substitute. When appointing several people, define how they will act and each person’s areas of responsibility. There is no single recommendation for every family: consider availability, trust and how disagreements would be handled.

At the meeting, ask who will be the point of contact, which decisions require coordination and how information will be shared. Consider what happens if an appointed person is unavailable. Discussing these situations in advance can help produce clear instructions, but cannot guarantee that disagreements will not arise.

Property instructions and significant transactions

A continuing power of attorney is not unlimited authority. Certain actions require express authorization, while others may require approval under the law. Before including instructions about a gift, transferring money or a real estate transaction, check the applicable requirements and wording.

Do not rely on a generic online example. Explain your specific wishes and circumstances to the lawyer, and ask about the practical effect and limits of the arrangement.

Does depositing a continuing power of attorney bring it into effect?

No. Once the deposit has been approved, the document is held by the Israeli Administrator General. Before the appointed representative may act under it, the conditions set for its entry into effect must be met, and a declaration and the required supporting documents must be submitted to the Administrator General, as applicable.

What is the difference between a continuing power of attorney and guardianship?

A continuing power of attorney lets a person choose in advance who will handle their affairs and give that person instructions while they still understand the decision. A guardian is appointed through a legal process when a person needs assistance with matters they cannot decide for themselves. Which arrangement is appropriate depends on the person’s condition and needs.

Who may prepare a continuing power of attorney?

As a general rule, the document is prepared before a lawyer who has completed the required training and has no personal interest in the power of attorney. At the time it is prepared, the person granting it must understand its meaning, purposes and consequences.

Advice and planning with Paz & Co. Law Office

To understand the options and prepare in an orderly way, contact our office. You can start with a list of questions and discuss at the meeting which instructions and arrangements fit your needs.

Official source: The Administrator General — preparing and depositing a continuing power of attorney (Hebrew). This general information was reviewed in September 2026 and does not replace advice tailored to your circumstances.