Managing a family business upon loss of legal capacity in Israel: enduring power of attorney or a trust?

The article examines the strategic and legal frameworks for maintaining family business operations when a key stakeholder loses legal capacity. By analyzing the interplay between Enduring Powers of Attorney (OPA) and Trust structures under Israeli law, it highlights the distinct corporate and statutory challenges faced by sole proprietors, partners, shareholders, and directors—offering practical guidance on integrating these instruments into a comprehensive succession plan