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Can a UAE Will make arrangements regarding the custody of children?

Yes, indeed! A UAE Will may include the designation of a guardian for minor children who are residing in the UAE. One of the main reasons why non-residents opt to create a Will in the UAE is that without doing so, the decision on guardianship will lie only in the hands of UAE courts, which

Is UAE Will applicable even if the individual has a Will in other countries?

In order to protect the assets of the UAE, it is necessary to draft an independent Will for UAE jurisdiction because what applies in other jurisdictions is not applicable in the UAE and vice versa.

What will happen to UAE assets when there is no Will?

Without a Will in the UAE, any property owned by a non-citizen that dies in the UAE will be put under the court supervision of the Probate Process which can take many months. This means the deceased’s property will be put on hold until the court makes its decision and rules out the inheritance distribution

Is a UAE Power of Attorney accepted throughout all the Emirates of the UAE?

Yes, of course! A properly notarized and attested UAE Power of Attorney is universally accepted throughout all the seven Emirates of the UAE. POA.ae creates each and every UAE Power of Attorney strictly in accordance with local legislation.