Wills

A Will is a document which is a last testament enabling a person to give specific instructions for the disposal of their estate upon death.

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A Will is a document which is a last testament enabling a person to give specific instructions for the disposal of their estate upon death. A last Will is intended to legally protect your family, it can also spell out how you would like your affairs managed after you have passed on. As part of our will writing service, our mission will be to help you identify which type of Will is recommended for you.

Dubai Courts Notary Will

Dubai Courts Notary Will emulates the principle of testamentary disposition which essentially means a non-Muslim registering a Will shall have the right to bequeath their assets to whom they wish. Dubai Courts Notary Will also covers the guardianship of minor children and testators are allowed to appoint permanent and temporary guardians to provide care for the children in the event of death of both parents.

It is a general requirement for each testator to attend in person for registration appointments however private notary appointments can be organised subject to availability. All formalities including legal translation can be pre-arranged through our law office.

Requirements for the Dubai Courts Notary Will:

  • The Testator must be a non-Muslim;
  • The Testator, Executors, and Trustees must be of legal age under UAE laws i.e. 21 years or more;
  • Wills not originally drafted in Arabic language must be translated into Arabic by a sworn translator and notarised at the Dubai Notary Public in Arabic or bilingual form.

ADJD Wills

ADJD Wills Registry emulates the principle of testamentary disposition which essentially means that any expat registering a Will shall have the right to bequeath their assets to whom they wish. ADJD Wills also cover the guardianship of minor children and testators are allowed to appoint permanent and temporary guardians to provide care for the children in the event of death of both parents.

It is an essential requirement for each testator to attend through virtual means for registration appointments. All formalities including approval of draft Wills and legal translation can be pre-arranged through our law office.

Requirements for ADJD (Abu Dhabi Registered) Will:

  • The Testator must be an expat Muslim or Non-Muslim;
  • The Testator, Executors and Trustees must be of legal age under UAE laws i.e. 21 years or more;
  • Wills not originally drafted in Arabic language must be translated into Arabic by a sworn translator and registered at the ADJD Wills Registry in Arabic or bilingual form.

DIFC Wills

The Courts of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) operate under a common law framework and the principle of testamentary disposition is enshrined under the DIFC Courts Probate Rules. Once a probate order is issued by the DIFC Courts, it is capable of being enforced across UAE without the need for further substantive action in the UAE’s onshore courts.

DIFC Courts Wills Service offers the following five types of Wills:

    1. DIFC Full Will
    2. DIFC Financial Assets Will
    3. DIFC Guardianship Will
    4. DIFC Property Will
    5. DIFC Business Owners Will