Make sure your spouse and children are protected

For many non-Muslim expats, a registered will is the way to make sure their own wishes apply to assets and guardianship in the UAE. Without one, local default rules may apply. If you need one, and which type, depends on your case. A lawyer should confirm this, and we can introduce you.

Both are routes non-Muslims can use to register a will in the UAE, run by different authorities with their own rules, fees and scope. Which one suits you depends on your assets, where they are and your family. Your lawyer will explain the differences for your case.

This is one of the cases where it really pays to get legal advice. Religion can affect which rules apply and who can inherit from whom, and the answer may differ between countries. We’ll connect you with a lawyer experienced in interfaith families who can look at your exact situation.

Sometimes, partly, or not at all, depending on the countries involved and the type of asset. Many international families have more than one will covering different countries. A lawyer should check how your existing will fits with UAE rules and with your other assets.

In many registered wills you can name a guardian for minor children. This is often the main reason couples with young children make a will in the UAE. Your lawyer will tell you how guardianship works under the route you choose.

No. We’re not a law firm. We help you understand your options, prepare your documents and introduce you to qualified lawyers who draft and register wills. We stay alongside you for the practical side, such as translations and appointments, and we can remind you to update the will after big changes like a new child.