Q: Will the court probate a will of a person who was defined as mentally ill?
By: דיאנה שאלתיאל•Published on: 28 September, 2025A: Yes, possibly. In a ruling (Inheritance File # 4410/99) it was determined that even when the testator is mentally ill, this does not invalidate the will. The legal requirement is to prove that the mental illness impaired the deceased’s ability to form free will and understand the nature of the will as of the date it was drawn up.