All About Making a Will in Abu Dhabi

As we all know, a Will is an essential legal document that allows you to choose beneficiaries who stand to inherit your assets and also allows you to specify how you wish to divide your assets amongst these beneficiaries. Making a Will in the UAE is essential, just as it is in any other country, to guarantee your family’s financial security in the future. By registering a Will in Abu Dhabi, you can cover your assets based in any of the UAE’s seven (7) emirates.

Who Can Register a Will in Abu Dhabi?

Any individual who is over 21 years of age and owns assets that are based in any of the UAE’s emirates is eligible to register an Abu Dhabi Will. You can register a Will in Abu Dhabi even if you are a resident of other emirates. One must bear in mind that you need not be a UAE resident to make a Will in Abu Dhabi. Also, both Muslims and non-Muslims can register Wills in Abu Dhabi. With a registered Will, you can cover movable assets (cash, vehicles, etc. ), immovable assets (plot, building, etc.), bank accounts, etc.

Where Can Will Registration in Abu Dhabi be Completed?

Wills in Abu Dhabi are registered at ADJD (Abu Dhabi Judicial Department) through the Civil Family Court (ADJD Civil Wills Office). ADJD accepts Will registrations for both Muslims and non-Muslims.

What is the Process for Will Registration in Abu Dhabi?

Here’s how the ADJD Will registration process unfolds:

1. An appointment will be scheduled with the ADJD for registering your Will over a conference call.
2. A signed copy of your Will shall be uploaded on the online ADJD portal.
3. Your identity will be verified over the call.
4. Once the registration process is complete, an electronic copy of your registered Will shall be uploaded to the ADJD portal.

The process for preparing and registering an ADJD Will is simple and can be completed within a time period of 7-10 days if done with Legal Inz. The final copy of the ADJD Will includes the following details:

1. ID of the testator
2. Official ADJD stamp
3. Payment receipt

What are the Benefits of Making a Will in Abu Dhabi?

A Will, if registered at ADJD, can benefit you in numerous ways. Here are some of the many advantages that you will have:

1. Affordable registration feeThe fee for Will registration in Abu Dhabi is just AED 950  for a Single Will and AED 1900 for a Mirror Will (as of the date of writing).

2. Online registrationThe Will registration process at ADJD can be completed remotely from anywhere in the world.

3. Amend any timeAfter registration, the Wills are subject to revision at any time. To take effect, the modified Wills are re-registered.

4. No witnesses requiredAn Abu Dhabi Will does not require witnesses to be present during the registration procedure.

At Legal Inz, we provide top-notch services to prepare and register your ADJD Wills. You will be assisted at every stage of the process, from drafting to Arabic translation to registration.