Document your wishes
Plan how UAE assets and business interests may pass to beneficiaries.
WILLS IN THE UAE
UAE will registration support with MIRAD
Understand your options for UAE assets and family arrangements. We help coordinate the appropriate registration process.
Individual
approach
approach
DIFC and
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
Property
and business
and business
Clear
next steps
next steps
Care for your family
Discuss beneficiaries, executors and guardianship arrangements.
Choose the right process
Review available registration routes based on eligibility and UAE rules.
Guidance at every stage
Prepare a document checklist and coordinate with qualified specialists.
What a will can address
Real estate
Apartments, villas and other UAE property.
Financial assets
Bank accounts, deposits and eligible financial holdings.
Business interests
Company shares and ownership interests, subject to applicable rules.
Beneficiaries
How eligible assets should be distributed.
Guardianship
Guardian appointments where the relevant procedure permits.
Executors
Who will carry out the terms of the will.
Who may benefit
Property owners
Owners of homes and investment real estate in the UAE.
Families with children
Families planning inheritance and guardianship arrangements.
Business owners
People holding UAE company shares or business assets.
Account holders
Individuals planning the transfer of eligible financial assets.
How the process works
1
Understand your needs
Discuss assets, family circumstances and objectives.
2
Select a route
Check DIFC, Abu Dhabi Civil Wills or other applicable options.
3
Prepare documents
Coordinate required information and drafting with qualified specialists.
4
Support registration
Assist with the formal process at the relevant registry.
What our support includes
- Initial review of your UAE assets and goals
- Guidance on eligible registration routes
- Personalized documents checklist
- Coordination with qualified will-drafting professionals
- Assistance with applications and registry appointments
- Explanation of official fees and next steps
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be a UAE resident?
DIFC Wills Service does not require residency when the other eligibility conditions are met. We can review which routes may apply to you.
How do DIFC and Abu Dhabi wills differ?
Eligibility, legal frameworks and procedures differ. The right route depends on your personal circumstances and assets.
Can I include property, accounts and shares?
Depending on the will type and registry, certain asset categories can be covered. We help identify the applicable requirements.
Can a will appoint guardians for children?
Some procedures, including qualifying DIFC wills, allow guardianship provisions under their rules.
How much does registration cost?
Official fees and specialist costs depend on the chosen service and document requirements. We can provide an individual estimate.
Plan for your loved ones and assets
Explore the relevant process with guidance. Formal approval is determined by the authorized registry.