Protect your family and your assets in the UAE
Our experts will help you understand the type of will options available and which one is right for you. DIFC provides a common law environment for non-Muslims to draw up a will in English to determine how their assets should be distributed if they pass away. All seven emirates in the UAE are covered by DIFC Wills, which ensure non-Muslims’ estates are not subject to the UAE Shariah law. The assets can include real estate, cash, possessions, company shares, bank and brokerage accounts and more.
TYPES OF WILLS OFFERED BY DIFC WILLS REGISTRY
DIFC Full Will
This type of will includes both the distribution of assets and the appointment of guardians.
DIFC Guardianship Will
This is for any money, shares, or securities which are in a UAE bank or financial institution. Up to 10 separate bank accounts or shares in up to 10 different bank accounts registered in your sole name or in joint names can be included in this will.
DIFC Business Owners Will
This ensures the transfer of your shares in your business without going through probate. A beneficiary may be appointed for up to five separate shareholdings in a free zone or UAE onshore company. You must hold shares in a UAE-incorporated company that operates under UAE Federal Law.