Wills and Estate Planning to Secure Your Legacy in the UAE
Navigate the complexities of UAE inheritance law with confidence, knowing your legacy is protected and your family’s future is secure.
We provide secure, legally approved wills for non-Muslim foreign residents.
How we handle Wills & Estate Planning matters, and the approach we take to protect your interests.
Beyond our general approach, we adapt our strategy to your business structure and your situation. Contact us for guidance on your specific case.
Why You Need a Will in the UAE
Without an attested will (one formally witnessed and certified), the assets of non-Muslims in the UAE can be distributed under Sharia principles. UAE residents come from many backgrounds, so it is essential to have a legally sound document that states your wishes clearly. Our firm understands these details and gives the legal advice needed to make your will effective and enforceable.
Reflecting Your Wishes in a Legally Binding Document
We make sure your will reflects your wishes for how your wealth, savings and fixed assets pass to your family and chosen beneficiaries. We draft wills that are legally approved and authenticated within the UAE legal framework, so they are valid and enforceable. We also guide you through court certification.
Expert Navigation of Complex Asset Transfers
We have unique experience in handling the transfer of assets and quotas of associations, even in emirates that may not traditionally accept the free will of foreigners. In emirates that do approve the free will of foreigners, we can arrange the transfer of all your assets to specific associations on your behalf. This makes sure your wishes are honoured across the board.
Providing Peace of Mind Through Comprehensive Legal Rules
Our services rest on solid, complete rules on the registration of wills and legacies (gifts left by will), based on sound legal principles. By choosing us, you gain peace of mind. Your legacy is protected and your loved ones will be provided for exactly as you instruct, giving your family a secure future.
Your Partner for a Legally Secure Legacy
We offer foreign residents of the UAE a lawful, secure option for their families' future. Our experienced lawyers have the knowledge needed to deal with the detail of UAE inheritance law. Your will then reflects your wishes and is also a sound legal document that will stand up to scrutiny.
Secure Your Family’s Future with Confidence
Contact Nour Attorneys Law Firm today to use our expert will drafting service and secure a clear future for your assets and your family. Let us help you create a will that gives you both peace of mind and legal certainty.
PARTNER WITH NOUR ATTORNEYS FOR YOUR LEGAL NEEDS
Work with Nour Attorneys on Wills & Estate Planning. We explain your options in plain terms, plan ahead to limit risk, and protect your legal position in the UAE. Book a consultation to get started.
OUR WILLS & ESTATE PLANNING
It is the family you leave behind — not you — who finds out whether a will signed in your home country holds up here. Without an attested will (one formally witnessed and certified), a non-Muslim resident's assets in the UAE can be distributed under Sharia principles. That is why wills and estate planning is not paperwork to postpone, especially for foreign residents with family and property to protect.
We draft wills for Muslim and non-Muslim clients, covering asset distribution, guardianship and succession. We also handle the steps that follow drafting: legal approval, authentication and court certification within the UAE framework.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happens if I die in the UAE without a will?
For non-Muslim residents, assets can be distributed under Sharia principles rather than according to your own wishes. An attested will (one formally witnessed and certified) is the document that records how your wealth should pass to your family and chosen beneficiaries. We draft wills and take them through legal approval and authentication in the UAE. That way the record is made in the form required here.
- What does wills and estate planning in Dubai cover?
It covers how your wealth, savings and fixed assets pass to family and chosen beneficiaries. It also covers guardianship arrangements, succession and the administration of your estate. Beyond drafting, we handle the steps that make the document effective: legal approval, authentication within the UAE framework and court certification.
- Do you prepare wills for Muslim families?
Yes. We prepare Muslim wills built on Islamic inheritance principles. They deal with heirs, asset distribution, guardianship, succession planning and wider estate arrangements. It is your family who must live with what the document says. So we record their specific circumstances within that framework, and the people you name are clearly identified and provided for as you intend.
- I already have a will in my home country — do I need one in the UAE?
Yes — do not assume a foreign will protects your UAE assets. Residents here come from many legal backgrounds. What matters is a document drafted and authenticated under the UAE framework, not one assumed to carry across borders. We review your existing arrangements, draft a will that is authenticated here, and guide you through court certification.
Reviewed by Mohamed Noureldin, Founder, Managing Partner & Senior Legal Consultant
