Wills, inheritance and estate settlement in the UAE

What we cover in the UAE

We advise UAE residents, nationals and international families on wills, inheritance exposure and estate administration. Planning can involve federal personal-status rules, a registered non-Muslim will, DIFC or ADGM options, company interests and assets in more than one country.

• UAE wills and succession planning

  We map assets, beneficiaries, debts and family circumstances to assess the applicable succession route and prepare a will or written planning recommendations.

• Non-Muslim will options

  We compare eligibility, asset location and registration options for the proposed will, explain the differences and prepare the document for the selected route.

• Probate and estate administration

  We organise death and family records, the will, assets and debts to identify the estate process and prepare the documents for administration or a disputed entitlement.

• Company shares and real-estate succession

  We review title and share registers, company restrictions and succession documents to identify transfer requirements and prepare a coordinated plan for the inherited assets.

• Guardianship provisions

  We review proposed guardian appointments, family circumstances and the governing framework to assess the intended arrangements and draft provisions for legal review and registration.

• Cross-border estate coordination

  We compare asset locations, foreign wills and succession records to identify conflicting instructions and the documents needed for coordinated advice and local recognition.