Wills in Dubai
& Across the UAE
Protect Your Family, Your Assets, and Your Legacy in the UAE
Getting your will drafted and registered in Dubai is more affordable than most people think. At POA.ae, our wills registration services start from AED 2,475 + 5% VAT, covering professional drafting, consultation, and guidance through the registration process.
The final fee may vary depending on the type of will required, court or registry registration fees (DIFC, Dubai Courts, or ADJD), the complexity of your estate distribution plan, and any specific instructions.
Our consultant will provide a complete, transparent quote before starting the process, so there are no surprises at any stage.
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Why It Matters
Why Getting a Will Drafted in Dubai is Not Optional
The UAE is home to over nine million expatriates. The vast majority of them do not have a registered will. Most assume their home country’s inheritance laws will automatically apply to their UAE assets. That assumption is wrong, and the consequences can be devastating.
If a person dies without a will in the UAE, the local UAE courts will distribute the deceased’s assets and appoint guardians in accordance with the principles of Shariah (for Muslims) or Civil Personal Status Law (for non-Muslims). That is why it is critical to not only draft but also register wills through a recognized legal authority in the UAE.
For non-Muslim residents, this can mean your assets are distributed in ways never planned for. An unmarried partner may receive nothing at all. And children’s guardianship could be decided by a court rather than by you.
A will drafted and registered in Dubai changes all of that. It gives you full legal authority over how your assets are handled and who takes care of your children.
At POA.ae, we have helped hundreds of families and individuals get their wills in place. Whether you prefer an in-person consultation or want to start the process through our online wills service, the process takes less time than most people expect, and the peace of mind it brings is immeasurable.
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The Risk of Waiting
What Happens to Your Family, Property, and Business Without a Will in the UAE
The practical consequences of dying without a will in the UAE go far beyond paperwork. They can affect every aspect of your family’s life at the worst possible time.
Your Family
Without a registered will, the UAE courts decide how your estate is distributed.
- Children from a previous marriage could be excluded entirely
- If both parents pass away, the court appoints a guardian for your minor children with no input from you
- Families can be separated across countries while guardianship disputes play out over months
Your Property
Property market is one of the most active in the world. Expats own billions of dirhams worth of real estate across the emirate. But without a will, the consequences hit fast.
- Your property rights can be frozen by the courts
- Sales are blocked
- Mortgage payments keep going while your family has no access to the asset
- The legal process to unfreeze property can take six months to a year or longer
Your Business
If you are a business owner in the UAE, dying without a will creates immediate operational chaos.
- Your company shares may be frozen
- Your partners cannot make decisions
- Staff are left in limbo with no legal authority in place
- The authorities may suspend your trade license until the issue of succession is resolved
Eligibility
Who Should Get a Will in Dubai?
The short answer is almost everyone living in the UAE. But here are the situations where having a will becomes especially urgent.
Persons employed and resident anywhere in the UAE
Parents with young dependents resident in the United Arab Emirates
Owners of property in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, or any other emirate of the UAE
Any person having savings accounts, investments, or end-of-service entitlements in the UAE
Proprietors or shareholders of UAE-registered firms, onshore, free zone, or offshore
Spouses or domestic partners who wish to protect the financial future of the surviving party
Those whose wealth is spread over several countries and whose estates need to be managed internationally
If even one of these applies to you, the time to act is now. The cost of drafting a will is a fraction of what your family would spend trying to resolve your estate through the courts without one.
Our Services
Types of Wills in the UAE
Not every will is the same. The type you need depends on your assets, your family situation, and where in the UAE you hold property or financial interests.
DIFC Wills
The Dubai International Financial Centre Wills Service Centre is the most established platform for non-Muslim expats. It operates under a Common law framework that many Western residents find familiar.
DIFC wills are recognized by Dubai courts and can cover property, financial assets, guardianship, personal possessions, and digital assets. We handle the full process from drafting through to your registration appointment at the DIFC.
Dubai Courts Wills
For non-Muslim residents who prefer to register their will through the Dubai Courts Notary Public, we provide full drafting and registration support. Dubai Courts wills are processed in Arabic and English.
Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court (ADJD) Wills
If you are looking for a more affordable way, you should register a will through the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department. We draft and register wills under the ADJD framework for clients with property, bank accounts, or business interests in the UAE.
Guardianship Wills
A guardianship will is specifically designed to name the person who will care for your minor children if something happens to you. Without one, a UAE court makes that decision. This is the single most important will for any parent living in the UAE. We draft guardianship wills that specify your chosen guardians both locally and internationally.
Property Wills
If you own real estate in the UAE, a dedicated property will make sure your holdings pass to the right person without court delays, forced sales, or frozen assets. This is particularly important in the UAE, where the property market involves investors from dozens of countries with different legal backgrounds.
Financial Asset Wills
Bank accounts, investment portfolios, and savings accounts all need to be addressed in your will. A financial asset will ensure every account and policy is accounted for and directed to the beneficiary of your choice.
Business Owner Wills
Running a business in the UAE adds another layer of complexity to estate planning. Whether you operate in a free zone, on the mainland, or through an offshore entity, your will needs to cover share transfer, management succession, and operational continuity. We work with business owners to build wills that protect their companies, their partners, and their families.
Will Amendments and Revocation
Life changes. New marriages, divorces, children, property purchases, relocations, and changes in financial circumstances all require your will to be updated. We provide amendment and revocation services so your will always reflects where your life is right now.
Not sure which one you need?
Our consultants will match the right will type to your assets, family setup, and language preference.
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What are the Benefits of Drafting a Will in the UAE
Protection for Your Children
A guardianship will is the only legal way to ensure that if something happens to you, your children are raised by the person you trust most. No uncertainty.
Avoiding Asset Freezes
When someone dies without a will in the UAE, their bank accounts and property rights are typically frozen until the estate is settled. That process can take months. A will prevents that freeze and gives your family immediate access to the resources they need.
Protecting Your Spouse or Partner
The spouse will not handle the complicated inheritance process. Unmarried partners may receive nothing at all. A will lets you provide for your partner exactly the way you intend.
Full Control Over Your Estate
A registered will means you decide who gets what. Without one, the law decides for you, and the outcome may be very different from what you had in mind.
Faster Estate Settlement
With a registered will, the distribution of your estate follows a clear legal roadmap. Without one, your family is looking at a long, expensive court process that can drag on for the better part of a year.
Business Continuity
For business owners, a will prevents the operational paralysis that follows when company shares are frozen, and succession is uncertain. Your business keeps running. Your partners can continue making decisions.
Peace of Mind
Knowing that your family, your property, and your finances are protected gives you something no amount of money can buy. That security is worth every dirham and every minute you invest in getting your will done.
Why POA.ae
Why Clients Trust POA.ae for Wills in Dubai
Focused Expertise
Wills and estate planning are not a sideline for us. They are central to what we do every day. Our team understands the nuances of DIFC, Dubai Courts, and ADJD frameworks inside and out.
Complete Service from Start to Finish
We handle everything. From your first consultation to document collection, drafting, review, registration, and secure storage, you never have to manage the process yourself or deal with government offices alone.
Multilingual Advisors
Our consultants work in English, Arabic, Russian and several other languages and can arrange a call online or meet offline to discuss asset distribution plan.
Multilingual Advisors
Our consultants work in English, Arabic, Russian and several other languages and can arrange a call online or meet offline to discuss asset distribution plan.
Hundreds of Wills Successfully Registered
We have drafted and registered wills for individuals, couples, families, and business owners across every major community in the UAE. That track record is something we take seriously.
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Get Your Will in Dubai Today
The future of your family, your property, and your business should not be left to chance that may not reflect your wishes. Whether you need a simple guardianship will or a comprehensive estate plan covering multiple asset classes and jurisdictions across the UAE, POA.ae is here to help.
Book your free consultation today. Our consultants will review your situation, explain every option available to you, and provide a clear, fixed-fee quote with zero obligation.