UAE Will preparation and registration support

Prepare and register the right UAE Will, with clear costs before you commit

Compare DIFC Courts, Dubai Courts and Abu Dhabi Civil Will options with guidance from a UAE-based specialist. Understand the scope, process and likely costs before deciding how to proceed.

  • Compare all three UAE Will routes for your circumstances.
  • Understand professional, authority and third-party costs separately.
  • Drafting, review and registration support from one accountable team.

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Protect the life you have built in the UAE

A registered will can record your wishes for the people and assets that matter: your family, home, business interests, bank accounts and investments.

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Your familyDocument guardianship and succession wishes with clarity.
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PropertyPlan for homes and real estate held in the UAE.
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Business interestsCover company shares and succession priorities.
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Bank accountsGive your family a clearer route through estate administration.
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Three UAE Will routes

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DIFC Courts Will

Best for

Non-Muslim expats wanting an English-language, common-law will

Authority
Dubai International Financial Centre Courts
Language
English only; no Arabic translation required
Legal system
Common law framework
Coverage
UAE assets and, where structured correctly, certain overseas assets
Guardianship
Included for minor children habitually resident in the UAE
Process
Fully online; no in-person attendance required
Timeframe
Usually 3 to 4 weeks from submission to registration
Discuss DIFC suitability
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Dubai Courts Will

Best for

Non-Muslim expats wanting a Dubai-based civil-law will

Authority
Dubai Courts / Dubai Notary
Language
Arabic primary; English translation typically provided
Legal system
UAE civil law framework
Coverage
UAE assets across all 7 emirates
Guardianship
Included for minor children habitually resident in the UAE
Process
In person or online, subject to notary requirements
Timeframe
Usually 1 to 2 weeks, subject to draft approval
Discuss Dubai Courts suitability
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Abu Dhabi Civil Will

Best for

Expats wanting a civil-law will covering assets across all emirates

Authority
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department
Language
English and Arabic; both required
Legal system
UAE civil law framework
Coverage
UAE assets across all 7 emirates
Guardianship
Included for minor children habitually resident in the UAE
Process
Fully online; Arabic translation and official stamping required
Timeframe
Express option 2 to 3 weeks; standard route may take longer
Discuss Abu Dhabi suitability

Timings and requirements are indicative and depend on eligibility, document readiness, authority review and appointment availability.

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A clear, guided process

Three steps from first conversation to registration

1

Assessment and route

Share your situation through the short form or a free consultation. You receive the routes worth comparing and an itemised quotation.

2

Draft and review

Your instructions are drafted, reviewed with you and revised within the agreed scope before anything is finalised.

3

Registration support

Translation, documents and the applicable registration steps are coordinated until the agreed scope is complete.

Clear scope and costs before you proceed No additional costs without your approval One point of contact throughout
Who does the work

Meet the team supporting your UAE Will

One coordinated team to guide your assessment, documents and registration support.

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Vasilii GolubevVasilii Golubev
Igor LialenkoIgor Lialenko
Lavina KumarLavina Kumar
Niall O'ShaughnessyNiall O'Shaughnessy
Adinabibi YereshevaAdinabibi Yeresheva
Owen EhlersOwen Ehlers
Hamza MalikHamza Malik

A UAE-based team supporting your UAE Will

Guidance from consultation to registration

Your circumstances are reviewed before a route is suggested. The team then coordinates drafting, review, translation where required, and registration support for the chosen authority.

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Experience 10+ years in UAE Wills and estate planning
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Wills supported 50+ Wills prepared or registered each month
Supported routes DIFC, Dubai Courts and Abu Dhabi Civil
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Before you start

UAE Will Consultation FAQs

The most suitable option depends on your residency, nationality, family circumstances, asset locations and preferred legal framework. During the consultation, we help you compare the relevant options before you decide how to proceed.
A specialist will review your family situation, UAE and overseas assets, guardianship requirements, business interests and any existing Will. You will then receive guidance on the options worth considering, the expected process and the likely scope of work.
Depending on the selected route and your circumstances, a UAE Will may cover property, bank accounts, investments, company shares and other eligible assets. The exact coverage will be confirmed before drafting begins.
Guardianship wishes may be included where permitted by the selected authority and your circumstances. Any residency, eligibility or registration requirements will be explained during the consultation.
Your existing Will should be reviewed alongside your UAE assets and estate-planning goals. Wills in different jurisdictions can affect one another, so specialist cross-border advice may be required before making changes.
Certain routes may allow overseas assets to be addressed, but recognition and enforcement depend on the laws of the country where the assets are located. Additional legal advice may therefore be necessary.
Many consultation, preparation and review steps can be completed online. Identity verification, signing and registration requirements depend on the selected authority and will be confirmed for your case.
Timelines vary depending on the selected route, document requirements, translation needs, authority availability and how quickly the required information is provided. You will receive an estimated timeframe before proceeding.
The responsible drafting provider and the scope of their services will be clearly identified in your quotation and engagement documents before any work begins. Virtuzone will coordinate the agreed preparation and registration process.
Yes. You will receive an itemized quotation outlining the professional, authority, translation and relevant third-party costs before you commit.
Requirements vary by route but may include identification documents, residency details, family information, asset records, property documents and details of executors, beneficiaries or guardians. A personalised checklist will be provided.
No. The initial consultation helps you understand the options, process and likely requirements. You remain free to decide whether to proceed after reviewing the proposed scope and quotation.

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