DIFC Wills in Dubai – Trusted Registration with DIFC, Notary & ADJD

Protect your assets, appoint guardians, and ensure peace of mind with DIFC, Dubai Notary, and ADJD wills registration options.

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Why Registering a Will in Dubai Matters

A valid will registration ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes and protects your family from uncertainty and disputes.

Ensures assets are distributed according to your wishes

Avoids default UAE inheritance laws

Allows appointment of guardians for minor children

Reduces family disputes and lengthy court procedures

Provides clarity and peace of mind

Key Factors When Choosing DIFC, Notary or ADJD Wills

The choice of will depends on several factors:

Religion of the Testator

Nationality of the Testator

Family Status & Dependents

Location of Assets

Types of Wills in Dubai: DIFC, Notary & ADJD Explained

i. Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Will

DIFC offers various Will options tailored to specific needs:

✔️ Full Will: Covers asset distribution and appoints guardians for minor children.
✔️ Property Will: For up to five real estate properties or shares in those properties.
✔️ Guardianship Will: Appoints guardians for minor children, subject to eligibility requirements.
✔️ Financial Assets Will: Includes up to ten bank or brokerage accounts registered solely or jointly in the testator's name, with accounts held at UAE banks or firms.
✔️ Business Owners Will: Covers up to five shareholdings in any UAE onshore or free zone company.
✔️ Digital Assets Will: Covers the testator’s digital assets within a DIFC Courts’ non-custodial wallet.
- Registration process is online without the need for a UAE residency
- Requirements:
  - Being a non-Muslim
  - Being at least 21 years old
  - Having the necessary mental capacity and free will
- Registered in English
- Covers global assets (subject to foreign countries’ limitations)
- Our Managing Partner is a qualified DIFC Wills Draftsman with extensive experience in drafting and registering DIFC Wills

ii. Dubai Notary Will

✔️ A legally binding document notarized by a Notary Office in Dubai, UAE, involving the presence of a Notary
✔️ Covers assets across all seven Emirates in the UAE
✔️ Available for online registration (requires UAE residency)
✔️ Requirements:
- Being a non-Muslim
- Being at least 21 years old
- Having the necessary mental capacity and free will
✔️ Registered in both English and Arabic languages

iii. ADJD Will (also available for expat Muslims)

✔️ Specialized registry for the registration of Wills for both Muslims and non-Muslims
✔️ Covers assets in Abu Dhabi, other Emirates (including free zones), and abroad (subject to foreign limitations)
✔️ Online registration
✔️ Registered in both English and Arabic languages
✔️ Requirements:
- Being at least 21 years old
- Having the necessary mental capacity and free will

DIFC vs Sharia vs Notary Wills – What’s Best for You?

Scope	ADJD Will	DIFC Will	Dubai Notary Will
Covers assets located in all Emirates	✔️	✔️	✔️
Covers assets outside UAE*	✔️	✔️	✖️
For Muslim expats	✔️	✖️	✖️
For Non-Muslims	✔️	✔️	✔️
Arabic	✔️	✖️	✔️
English	✔️	✔️	✔️
Online Registration	✔️	✔️	✔️ (subject to UAE residency availability)

* Subject to foreign countries’ limitations.

Step-by-Step Will Registration Process in Dubai

Step 1

Contact our team

Step 2

Client onboarding and payment

Step 3

Request all the needed information

Step 4

Draft the will and share it for review

Step 5

FAQ – DIFC Wills & Will Registration in Dubai

Yes, a Muslim expat can now register a will in the UAE covering 100% of their estate.

No, a will is generally drafted in broad terms, covering all movable and immovable assets owned by the individual. However, you may choose to specifically identify certain assets and designate them to particular beneficiaries if you wish.

Some jurisdictions in the UAE allow for the inclusion of global assets within a will. However, the enforceability of such provisions depends on the laws of the foreign jurisdiction where those assets are located, and whether that jurisdiction recognizes and enforces foreign wills.

No, a registration fee must be paid to the relevant jurisdiction at the time of registering the will. Once the will has been registered, no additional fees are required.

Some jurisdictions in the UAE allow amendments to wills for a subsidized fee, such as the DIFC. However, in other cases, the will may need to be revoked and re-registered in order to make any changes.

Yes, a will can include both the distribution of assets and the nomination of guardians for minor children, ensuring their care is addressed alongside the management of the estate.

The individual should designate an executor (the person responsible for carrying out the terms of the will and administering the estate upon death). It is advisable to appoint one or more alternate executors. The will should also name beneficiaries, who are the individuals entitled to receive the estate and its assets. If the individual has minor children, it is important to appoint guardians who will be responsible for their care in the event of the individual’s passing.

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