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WILL IN UAE

 

 

What Is a Will?


A will is a legal document that sets forth your wishes regarding the distribution of your property and the care of any minor children. 

Why make a Will in UAE?

 

The interpretation of inheritance laws and how they are applied by the UAE courts is a matter that concerns many of us as expatriates.

 

The key questions seem to be:

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  • Whether the inheritance and intestacy laws of India, our home country, prevail over the UAE’s local processes, which follow the principles of Sharia.

  • Whether U.A.E law is applicable only to UAE nationals, or to all Muslims, or even to all expatriates irrespective of nationality and religion.

     

Who all Need a WILL in UAE?

 

  • If you are running a business in UAE

  • If you are having minor children under the age of 21

  • If you have some "End of Service Benefits" from the Employer of a sizable amount

  • If you have some money in bank

  • If you own a property in UAE

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How to make a Will?

 

For the sake of speed and expediency, a Will should be drawn up with the help of a professional person well-versed in these matters.

 

Local government authorities have given a certificate of recognition to some professionals in order to allow them to carry out this activity.

While drawing up a Will, it is recommended that you check if such a certificate is available.

 
To start with, the person making a Will should have readily available updated details of :
  • Assets in the UAE (with proof of ownership)
  • Liabilities, and to whom they are to be paid
  • Proof of residence through, for example, recent utility bills
  • Passport copies of the entire family
  • Other official documents such as marriage certificates etc.
 

Next, the person making the Will would determine how movable assets [cash, investments, cars, personal items, etc] and immovable assets in his or her estate should be distributed and who should be the Executor of their Will.

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