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Wills, guardianship, inheritance and personal status matters for UAE nationals and expatriate families.
Family and inheritance 17 Aug 2026 6 min read
Who can register a will at the DIFC, the types of will available, what the will can cover, the documents and witnesses needed, how the appointment works, and what happens after death.
Read moreFamily and inheritance 12 Apr 2023 4 min read
If a non-Muslim expatriate dies in the UAE without a registered will, the default inheritance rules apply, accounts are frozen and guardianship is decided by the court. Here is why a will matters and what you need to make one.
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