Distribution of real estate in the UAE
If your Will is registered with the Notary Public, the provisions of the UAE Civil Code (Code) will apply to your estate in the UAE. Article 17(5) of the Code states that the laws of the UAE shall apply to the Wills made by aliens disposing of their real property in the UAE. A conservative interpretation of this would mean that the deceased local law will only apply to the moveable assets in the UAE.
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However, if your Will is registered with the DIFC Courts Wills Service, your real estate assets will be distributed in accordance with your wishes stated in your Will. There is no room for interpretation in this regard under the DIFC Wills & Probate Registry Rules.
Requirement of Will in UAE
Types of UAE Wills
- Types of UAE Wills
- 5 reasons for making a DIFC Will
- 3 considerations for your Will in Dubai
- Register your DIFC Will from Home
- Make a Will in Ras Al Khaimah
Things to Consider
Common Questions
- What is a Will?
- Why do I need a Will in UAE?
- What is a Notary Public Will?
- What is a DIFC Will?
- What is a Legal Inz’s online Will form?
- What is a Single Will?
- What are Mirror Wills?
- Are the bank accounts frozen at death?
- What is a probate?
- Distribution of real estate in the UAE
- What if I already have a Will in my home country?
- Who is the executor?
- Who can be a beneficiary?
- What are the typical assets passed in a Will?
- The case of life insurance
- The case of shares in companies
- Appointing guardians in a Will
- Resolving debts in a Will
- Can I amend my Will?
- Is it possible for me to withdraw my Will in UAE?
- Is there any inheritance tax in the UAE?
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