Trust accounts set up in days, not months.
Adesco is licensed by the Israel Capital Market, Insurance, and Savings Authority (License 57103) to hold client funds in trust. Israeli real estate lawyers can use Adesco as their trust account, fully legally. Adesco prepares customized trust agreements identifying all parties and conditions, manages all AML and KYC compliance documentation, and handles disbursements on your instruction. Trust account setup typically takes 48 hours for straightforward transactions.
Why Israeli lawyers are looking for trust account alternatives
Israeli banks have made it significantly harder for real estate lawyers to open and maintain trust accounts. Compliance requirements have increased, AML documentation demands have grown, and some branches are declining new trust accounts entirely. For lawyers handling foreign buyer transactions, this creates real operational problems.
Your clients transfer funds from the United States, United Kingdom, France, Canada, or Switzerland. Those funds need to arrive in Israel, be held securely, and be disbursed on time. When your bank says no — or makes the process slow and uncertain — every transaction becomes a negotiation with infrastructure you cannot control.
Adesco was built to remove that problem.
How it works
From first call to funds held in trust
Initial call
A member of the Adesco team walks through your specific transaction or practice requirements. This conversation produces a clear picture of what the trust arrangement will include.
Trust agreement prepared
Adesco prepares a customized trust agreement that identifies all parties, the purpose of the funds, the disbursement conditions, and the timeline. You review and approve before anything moves.
Client documentation
Adesco handles AML and KYC documentation for your client. This includes identity verification and source of funds documentation. Your office makes the introduction. Adesco manages the rest.
Funds arrive and are held
Your client transfers from their home bank. Funds arrive at Adesco’s designated trust account at an Israeli bank. They are held in full segregation until the disbursement conditions are met.
Disbursements on your instruction
When you instruct Adesco to disburse, the funds are released the same day via Zahav to the designated recipient. All payments are confirmed in writing.
For straightforward transactions, this entire process typically completes within two business days of initial contact.
Have a deal in progress?
Reach out now and your trust account can be operational this week.
info@adesco.co.ilWhy lawyers partner with Adesco
Licensed
Adesco holds License 57103 from the Israel Capital Market, Insurance, and Savings Authority. Holding client funds in trust is an authorized activity within Adesco’s license scope. Every transaction is AML and KYC compliant and reported to regulators.
Compliant
Adesco does not circumvent banking rails. Compliance is built into the structure of every transaction. This is what allows Adesco’s transfers to process without the delays that other providers encounter.
Fast
Trust account setup typically within two business days for straightforward transactions. Same-day fund transfers via Zahav. Deals are not held up by your trust infrastructure.
Reliable
Funds are held in segregated accounts at major Israeli banks. They are never mixed with operating funds or at risk from Adesco’s business operations. Fund segregation is absolute and unconditional.
Your clients benefit too
When you refer a client to Adesco, you are also giving them access to market-based exchange rates with no hidden spread. Adesco clients save up to 4,000 NIS per $100,000 transferred compared to bank rates. That outcome reflects well on your judgment as their lawyer.
“Celine is incredibly reliable, knowledgeable, and efficient. From complex currency conversions to seamless international transfers, she handles everything with precision and professionalism. Always responsive, transparent, and strategic — a true asset in global finance. Highly recommended.”
Related: Lawyers: Struggling to Open Trust Accounts? Adesco Has the Solution
Common questions
Lawyer Trust Accounts in Israel - FAQ
Ready to set up a trust account for your next transaction?
Contact Us by EmailFor your first transaction, the fastest route is a direct conversation. A member of the Adesco team will walk through the trust agreement process, answer your compliance questions, and confirm that your specific transaction type is covered.