Secure Your Legacy in the UAE. Protect Your Family Today.
Without a registered will, your estate may be distributed under UAE law rather than your own wishes, leaving your family vulnerable to delays, disputes, and uncertainty. Our will registration service puts you back in control, protecting your loved ones and securing your legacy exactly the way you intend.
What Happens If You Don’t Have a Will?
Registering a will in the UAE ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes, rather than defaulting to civil laws in the UAE. Without a registered will, inheritance is governed by UAE’s intestate succession laws, which may not align with your preferences. Our service enables you to clearly outline your intentions, protect your loved ones, and prevent legal disputes, offering both peace of mind and full compliance with UAE regulations.
Scenarios that can occur without a will:
Frozen Accounts Delay Access to Funds
Personal and corporate accounts can be frozen until a court decides distribution, which may take several months, leaving family members without access to money.
Joint Accounts Aren’t Automatically Available
Even joint bank accounts can be frozen, preventing surviving account holders from using the funds.
Court Distribution May Ignore Your Wishes
Without clear instructions, asset distribution might not match what you intended for your spouse and children.
Guardianship of Minors Can Be Decided by the Court
Guardianship of minor children may not automatically go to the surviving spouse and could be determined through court proceedings.
DIFC Will vs Abu Dhabi Civil Will
Choose the route that best suits your circumstances.
| Feature | Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts | Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) |
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| Language | English only | English + Arabic (both required) |
| Legal System | Common Law | Civil Law |
| Coverage | Current & future assets (can include some foreign assets if common-law–compliant) | All UAE assets (all 7 emirates) |
| Process | Fully online, streamlined | Fully online, includes translation & stamping |
| Timeframe | 3–4 weeks | 3–4 weeks (if documents are timely) |
| Court Authority | DIFC Courts, Dubai | Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court |
| Best For | Non-Muslim expats who prefer English-only proceedings and/or want to include overseas assets | Expats (Muslim & Non-Muslim) who want a will covering all UAE assets across all emirates |
Book a Wills Preparation Consultation
Draft and register UAE compliant wills with guidance on guardianship translations notarisation and probate so your assets and family are protected.
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Unified Will Registration (DIFC & Abu Dhabi)
A single, streamlined process that works for both Common Law (DIFC) and Civil Law (Abu Dhabi), keeping steps simple, compliant, and client-friendly.
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Consult & Plan
Define executors, beneficiaries, guardians, assets, and pick the suitable framework.
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Drafting (English)
Prepare a clear first draft aligned to your wishes.
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Review & Refine
You review; we iterate until it’s right.
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Translate & Finalize (if needed)
Arrange Arabic translation/certification and finalize for signing.
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Submit & Register
File with the authority, pay fees, verify identity, and receive your registered copy.
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