Wills and Last Testament Drafting

Will is a legal document, a testator's preference and lays out the instructions for administering and dividing inheritances after death. Many non-Muslim expats in the UAE are not aware that, in the absence of a legally registered Will in the UAE, the process of transferring assets post death may be exceedingly time-consuming, expensive, and plagued with legal intricacy. This can signal that the wealth they accumulated while living in the UAE would not be shared with their loved ones as they had intended and wished.

Why Do I Need A Will in the UAE?

In order to protect your family and your belongings, you must register a Will in the UAE. Without a Will, Sharia Inheritance Law will be applied by UAE courts to the deceased expat's possessions. The process of transferring property is made easier by a Will, which also ensures that your family and your possessions will be protected and managed in line with your departed loved one's wishes.

Notwithstanding the fact that real estate is subject to UAE Law applies to real properties owned by expats in the UAE. You can distribute your properties anyway you see appropriate. You can make specific contributions, such as to a particular individual or organization.

Further, to maintain guardians you have designated for your children.

Strategy of drafting Will as a business owner should include business succession planning as a major element. Who will inherit your shares, as well as who will be in charge of administering your estate after your demise, are all specified in your will.

Registration of the Wills

It is strongly recommended for expats who invest, work, or reside in UAE to register a Will with the UAE or DIFC courts. The UAE Law of Inheritance, which is used to distribute assets in line with Sharia Law in the event that an intestate being recorded, may have an influence on how their children are reared.

DIFC

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) created the DIFC Wills and Probate Registry, currently known as the DIFC Wills Service Center, in May 2015 to allow non-Muslims to freely dispose of their UAE assets in the event of their demise (testamentary freedom. As of June 2019, a DIFC Will can now cover all assets in the UAE; a Full Will can even cover assets all over the world.

How can we help?

It is widely known that foreigners may find it difficult to draft a will in the UAE. Our skilled specialists can help you with anything about Will drafting and registering. For foreign nationals’ in the UAE, we provide professional Will writing services and help them create long-term strategies for the disbursement of the assets they own in the UAE and at home. We can help with any later adjustments because we have vast knowledge and experience in Will creation.

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