𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐬. 𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐔𝐀𝐄 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲

Your blueprint for clarity, continuity, and cross-border protection

"I've recently received many questions about drafting a will here in the UAE, and it's clear people want to ensure their loved ones are protected. For expatriates and business owners, a will isn't just a legal formality; it's a way to ensure your legacy and provide peace of mind for your family, turning potential chaos into a clear plan."

𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟏: 𝐀𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐈𝐟 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝)

Under the UAE’s Personal Status Law (Federal Law No. 28 of 2005), Sharia inheritance rules apply by default unless a registered Will exists. This may result in fixed asset distribution that disregards your personal or business intentions—especially for non-Muslim residents.

𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐: 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠

Upon death, UAE banks and authorities freeze all associated accounts, real estate, and company shares until court orders are issued. A registered Will expedites asset release, preserving business continuity and family access.

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𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟑: 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲

Without succession clauses, companies may face ownership disputes, shareholder conflict, or operational paralysis. Under UAE Commercial Companies Law (Federal Law No. 32 of 2021), a Will allows you to designate successors, assign voting rights, and ensure a seamless transition.

𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟒: 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧

UAE law requires formal documentation to appoint legal guardians for children under 21. Without a Will, courts decide guardianship—potentially misaligned with your values or cultural expectations.

𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟓: 𝐄𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠

DIFC and ADGM Wills offer common law protections, ideal for global families. You can integrate UAE assets (real estate, shares, IP) with Indian holdings or offshore trusts, ensuring international alignment and enforceability.

✅ 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 & 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲

Step 1: Inventory Your Assets List all UAE-based and offshore holdings linked to UAE entities.

Step 2: Choose the Right Jurisdiction

• DIFC Wills: Non-Muslim expats; covers UAE & global assets
• ADGM Wills: Abu Dhabi-based assets; flexible structure
• Dubai Courts: Muslim residents; Sharia-compliant

Step 3: Appoint Executors & Guardians Select trusted individuals or corporate executors for complex holdings.

Step 4: Register the Will Use licensed firms (e.g., Legal Inz, James Berry & Associates) to ensure enforceability.

🧭 Strategic Tip for Legacy Architects

Frame your Will as a legacy onboarding tool. Define how successors inherit not just assets—but responsibilities. Include clauses for publishing rights, group stewardship, and compliance mentorship. This transforms your Will into a living document of operational ethics and institutional gratitude.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: This post is for general informational purposes only and not legal advice. For specific guidance, please consult a UAE legal professional.