Registering wills
Help registering your will with the competent authorities in the UAE
Wills
الوصايا
Peace of mind for your family and protection for your assets, within the law. We advise non-Muslims in the UAE on preparing and registering wills that respect your wishes and protect your family.
- Precise drafting In line with the law
- Registration With the competent authorities
- Family and assets protected In the UAE and abroad
- Specialist experience In non-Muslim matters
What is a will?
A will is a legal document setting out how your money and property should be distributed after your death; it can also appoint a guardian for minor children and arrange their affairs. Non-Muslims in the UAE can prepare a will and register it with the competent authorities, so their wishes are carried out and the family is spared longer proceedings.
Our wills services
From drafting your will to registering and updating it.
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Drafting wills
Wills tailored to your circumstances and goals
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Appointing guardians
Choosing guardians and arranging the affairs of minor children
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Wills for international assets
Wills covering assets in the UAE and abroad
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Amending and revoking
Reviewing, updating or revoking a will when needed
Why do you need a will in the UAE?
- Your assets distributed according to your wishes
- Protection for your spouse, children and dependants
- Fewer family disputes and faster procedures
- Assets in the UAE and abroad can be covered
- A trusted guardian appointed for minor children
Where wills are registered
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Abu Dhabi courts
Non-Muslim wills registered with the Civil Family Court
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DIFC
The DIFC Wills Service
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ADGM
The ADGM Courts wills registry
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Local authorities
Notarisation with the notary public and local courts
Preparing and registering a will
Four clear steps to a registered will.
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First consultation
Your goals, assets and family situation
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Drafting
In line with the applicable law
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Review and changes
Until the final version is approved
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Registration
With the competent authority, followed through
What to prepare
- Passport and Emirates ID
- A list of assets in the UAE and abroad
- Beneficiaries’ details
- Details of the proposed guardian
- Any previous will
