Yuli Ofer’s widow goes to court

Ruth Ofer considers joining battle over late husband’s estate at Family Court. Son Doron attempting to reinstate first will of two left behind by tycoon, which equally divides his father's stakes in Ofer Investments between son, daughter

Reuters | Published: 10.18.11, 15:15

Ruth Ofer, widow of late tycoon Yuli Ofer, is about to join the struggle over her late husband’s estate, which is to be settled in the Family Court.

Ruth, Ofer’s third wife, has hired commercial lawyer Zvi Bar Natan, a senior associate at Goldfarb Seligman law firm.

Ruth Ofer with late husband Yuli (Photo: Avigail Uzi)

The drama around the tycoon’s estate has taken a dramatic twist in recent days after it was revealed that the tycoon left behind two different wills, the first dividing his shares in Ofer Investments equally between his son Doron and daughter Liora, and the subsequent will bequeathing his entire stake in the company to his daughter.

In recent days it was revealed that Doron has hired attorney Alex Hartman from S. Horowitz law firm. Another lawyer involved in the affair is Zvi Ephrati from Gornitzky and Co., who notarized both wills.