A person lawfully invested with the power, and charged with the duty, of taking care of a person and/or managing the property rights of another person. Guardians are typically used in three situations; for an incapacitated senior (due to old age or infirmity), for a minor and for developmentally disabled adults.

A written authorisation to represent or act on another’s behalf (the principal) in private affairs, business or some other legal matter, sometimes against the wishes of the principal. It is generally terminated when the principal dies or becomes incompetent, but the principal can revoke it at any time. See also: Online POA and Other Notary Public Services in the UAE

A union of two people not formalised in the customary manner as prescribed by law but created by an informal agreement to marry followed by cohabitation. As the union is not legally recognised it does not affect or grant any rights of property ownership, rights of survivorship or spousal benefits as between the parties.