| Eligibility criteria | non-Muslim who is older than 21. |
| Registration | You have two options for registering: in-person at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department's Wills Registration Office, or via video conference. |
| Laws | Civil Transactions Act, Federal Law No. 5 of 1985. |
| Residency requirements | Anyone who is not Muslim and has relatives or possessions in the United Arab Emirates is able to register a will there. The testator needs to be in the UAE on a visitation visa or be a resident of the UAE in order to register via video conference. |
| Amendments | After registration, Will modifications are possible at any time. To take effect, the revised Wills are re-registered. | Buy Now |
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We will prepare your Will(s)
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Registration with Abu Dhabi Judicial Department
What are Wills in Abu Dhabi?
Non-Muslims who live in Abu Dhabi, another Emirate, or outside the United Arab Emirates can have their wills prepared and registered in Abu Dhabi. All assets in the UAE are covered by ADJD Wills. The Wills Registration Office, which was set up at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department in Abu Dhabi, has the Wills that have been produced in both Arabic and English.
What are the benefits of registering Wills in Abu Dhabi?
The following are some advantages of registering ADJD Wills in the Abu Dhabi Emirate:
- Select your beneficiaries wisely to avoid having your estate subject to Shariah Law.
- Choose guardians for your under-21-year-old children.
- Choose one or more executors to carry out your will after your passing.
- The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department handles will probates in Abu Dhabi.
What is the legal foundation for ADJD wills, or wills in Abu Dhabi?
Written in accordance with Federal Law No. 5 of 1985 concerning Civil Transactions, ADJD Wills are registered.
Any non-Muslim who is older than 21 who prepares and files a final will and testament with the DIFC Courts Wills Service Center is said to have a DIFC Will.
A single will is one that is created by an individual who is single or by a married couple in whom neither spouse has any assets registered in their name.
Two (2) wills, known as mirror wills, are created for married couples in which each spouse names the other as a beneficiary.
The testators are entirely free to allocate their assets as they see fit thanks to DIFC Wills. In addition, testators have the authority to designate guardians for minors under 21.
DIFC Courts Wills Service Center or RAKICC registration is available for DIFC Wills.
It is possible to include assets from other nations in the DIFC Wills. But it’s done case by case, after getting the right legal counsel.
The registration fee for an amended Will is AED 550 plus VAT.
A beneficiary is a person who inherits the deceased’s estate by virtue of a will. In a DIFC Will, a testator may designate an unlimited number of primary or alternative beneficiaries.
A guardian is a person who looks after a minor who is younger than 21 years old, both physically and financially. The parent uses the Will to carry out the guardian appointment.
For minor children, the second parent is usually designated as the guardian. However, it is advised that at least two (2) alternate guardians be named in a will to cover the case of both parents passing away at the same time.
A person designated in a will to carry out the duties of an executor upon the death of the testator is known as an executor. The executor makes sure that the beneficiaries listed receive their share of the deceased’s estate.
Married people frequently name their wives as the principal executors of their wills. However, it is advised that at least two (2) alternate executors be named in the Will to cover the case of both parents passing away at the same time.
It usually takes one to three weeks for a DIFC Will to be probated following a death.
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