United Arab Emirates: Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

When a deceased person leaves property in multiple countries or has heirs living abroad, resolving their estate becomes significantly more complex. Questions arise about which country's laws apply, whether foreign wills are recognized in the UAE, and how overseas heirs can participate in local proceedings without relocating.

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre has introduced new Foundations Regulations, creating a separate legal entity structure for private wealth holders and family offices. The framework enables long-term asset holding, succession planning and wealth preservation, with flexible governance arrangements and reserved powers for founders starting from USD 100 in initial assets.

DIFC Foundations offer families and entrepreneurs a sophisticated legal structure for wealth management and succession planning in the Dubai International Financial Centre. This comprehensive guide explores how these separate legal entities operate through their constitutional documents and Council administration, providing continuity of ownership across generations while separating economic participation from management responsibilities. Understanding the key roles, governance frameworks, and strategic app

Choosing the right family lawyer in Dubai can make a big difference to your case. Whether you’re dealing with divorce, child custody, guardianship, or inheritance, the lawyer you choose can affect your time, costs, and legal outcome.

Many people only think about legal guardianship when something unexpected happens, such as the death of a parent, a divorce, or a medical emergency.

Recent UAE legal reforms have transformed child custody laws, extending custodial rights until age 18 and allowing children over 15 to express parental preferences.

Navigating inheritance law in Dubai can be complex and costly, but understanding the legal framework and finding the right legal support doesn't have to break the bank.

While the UAE offers a structured legal environment, family-related matters such as divorce and custody can become complex for expatriates.

Families often don’t want to deal with legal paperwork when a loved one dies. But in Dubai and the rest of the UAE, inheritance issues need to be handled with care and correctly...