DIFC Will Drafting & Registration
Complete DIFC Will service for non-Muslim expats in Dubai — from initial consultation and drafting to full registration with the DIFC Wills Service Centre. Fast, professional and legally binding.
As an expat in the UAE, dying without a registered will could mean Sharia law governs your estate — regardless of your religion or nationality. Our expert lawyers draft and register DIFC Wills, Muslim wills and cross-border estate plans to ensure your assets go exactly where you intend.
These are the real consequences expats face in the UAE when they die without a registered will — all of which can be completely avoided with a properly drafted UAE will.
All UAE bank accounts are immediately frozen upon death. Without a will, your family may be unable to access funds for months — sometimes years — causing severe financial hardship.
UAE property may not automatically transfer to your spouse. Without a registered will, property distribution follows Sharia succession rules which may not reflect your wishes.
Without a will specifying guardianship, UAE courts decide who cares for your minor children. Your chosen guardian has no legal standing without being named in a registered UAE will.
Without a will, estate administration in the UAE can take 1–3 years. A registered DIFC Will dramatically speeds up the probate process — often completing in weeks rather than years.
If you own a UAE business, dying without a succession plan can paralyze operations. A business succession will or shareholder agreement ensures continuity and protects your partners and employees.
Assets in multiple countries require carefully coordinated wills. Without a UAE will, your home country's grant of probate may not be recognized in the UAE — causing costly legal battles.
There are different types of UAE wills designed for different circumstances. Our lawyers advise on the best option for your specific situation — religion, assets, family and cross-border needs.
The most popular choice for non-Muslim expats in Dubai. A DIFC Will is registered with the Dubai International Financial Centre Wills Service Centre and allows you to leave your UAE assets to anyone you choose — bypassing Sharia succession rules entirely.
For Muslim expats in the UAE, succession is governed by Sharia law. A properly drafted Muslim will ensures your estate is distributed according to Islamic inheritance rules and your specific wishes — minimising family disputes and delays.
Mirror wills are complementary wills for married couples or partners in the UAE. Each partner leaves their estate to the other, then to children or chosen beneficiaries. Cost-effective and ensures both partners are fully protected.
For expats with assets in multiple countries — UAE property plus home country assets. We coordinate UAE and overseas wills to ensure seamless transfer of all assets without conflict between legal systems.
From drafting and registering your UAE will to inheritance disputes and business succession planning — we provide complete estate planning services for expats across all 7 Emirates.
Complete DIFC Will service for non-Muslim expats in Dubai — from initial consultation and drafting to full registration with the DIFC Wills Service Centre. Fast, professional and legally binding.
Sharia-compliant will drafting and succession planning for Muslim expats — covering UAE assets, overseas property, business interests and charitable bequests according to Islamic inheritance law.
Appoint your chosen guardian for minor children in your UAE will. Without a registered guardianship appointment, UAE courts decide who cares for your children — not you.
General and specific powers of attorney for managing UAE affairs — property transactions, banking, business operations and healthcare decisions. Drafted and notarized across all Emirates.
Disputed wills, contested inheritance claims and succession disputes in UAE courts. We represent beneficiaries, executors and families in resolving inheritance conflicts efficiently.
Ensuring your UAE business continues after you. We draft business succession wills, shareholder exit provisions and company continuation plans — protecting your business partners and employees.
Coordinating UAE wills with home country estate plans for expats with multi-country assets. Avoiding legal conflicts between jurisdictions and ensuring seamless transfer of all assets globally.
Administering a deceased person's estate in the UAE — obtaining grants of probate, freezing and transferring assets, settling debts and distributing the estate to beneficiaries efficiently.
Existing UAE will needs updating? Life changes — marriage, divorce, new children, new assets — mean your will should be reviewed. We update and re-register UAE wills quickly and affordably.
Getting your UAE will drafted and registered is simpler than most people think. Here is our straightforward process — from initial consultation to full registration.
We assess your assets, family situation and wishes — advising on the best type of UAE will for your specific circumstances.
We draft your UAE will precisely reflecting your wishes — beneficiaries, guardians, assets and any specific instructions.
You review the draft will, request any changes and give final approval — ensuring everything is exactly as you intend.
We register your will with the DIFC Wills Service Centre or relevant UAE authority — giving it full legal force and protection.
Book a free 30-minute estate planning consultation with our Dubai will and succession lawyers. We draft and register DIFC Wills, Muslim wills and cross-border estate plans for expats across all UAE Emirates.
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