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FAQ
- Drafting the will
- Preparation for registration and witness coordination
- Organization and support of the will registration process
- Verification of the correctness of registration
- Consultation support at all stages
After the will is registered, amendments are only possible if the will was registered through DIFC. You may change the list of assets, the beneficiaries, the distribution shares, or the executor. In ADJD, any amendments require re-registration.
Yes. If you have assets in the UAE, a will can be registered regardless of your residency status.
Not necessarily. A will may include general provisions that apply to the entire estate, including future assets.
Yes, provided that you are an expatriate. The Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court (ADJD) allows expatriates of any religion, including Muslims, to register a will.
The timeframe depends on the selected registration authority and the registrar’s workload.
On average, the process takes:
The exact timeframe can be determined after the registration authority is selected and the documents are reviewed.
On average, the process takes:
- DIFC — 30–45 working days
- ADJD (Abu Dhabi) — 7–20 working days
The exact timeframe can be determined after the registration authority is selected and the documents are reviewed.
No, personal presence is not required. The will preparation and registration process can be completed entirely online.
If there is no will, inheritance is handled in accordance with the applicable laws of the UAE:
- Assets are distributed in accordance with Sharia law.
- Bank accounts and other assets are temporarily frozen until the procedure is completed.
- The inheritance process may take months, and in some cases, years.
A power of attorney is a tool for managing assets during your lifetime.
If one spouse is abroad, is denied entry, or becomes temporarily incapacitated, access to bank accounts, real estate, and business assets may be frozen without a power of attorney. Any transactions would then require a separate court order. A power of attorney ensures continuity of asset management without court involvement or delays.
If one spouse is abroad, is denied entry, or becomes temporarily incapacitated, access to bank accounts, real estate, and business assets may be frozen without a power of attorney. Any transactions would then require a separate court order. A power of attorney ensures continuity of asset management without court involvement or delays.
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