Q: Good evening, Sir, We have an LLC (under DED) with a UAE National 51%, one Belgian 25%, and an Indian 24%. The Belgian and Indian both are UAE residents and have their spouses also living in UAE as residents. What will be the consequences if one of the Non-UAE partners died? What do you suggest as the best way to be prepared for this situation. Your answer is already appreciated!

Q: Hi, I have purchased a property in the UAE and opened a business here. If I get into any trouble and they deport me for any reason, what will happen to my assets, houses, business and money in the bank? Am I able to transfer them out or sell them and send my money back home?

Q: Hello, I have been living with my sister and we have our own business and all accounts are joint account (either/or). As a Muslim, can I make a will to ensure that in case of any party death, all assets and cash go to the surviving sister? Thanks

Q: Hi sir, In the UAE, how many years is the validity of a POA given to a person? This is not for a company purpose. Can I give a POA for 10 years or more; or it has to be renewed?

Q: Hi, My father passed away some time back and he has assets in India, like property, etc. Can we make a legal heirs document in the UAE for use in India? What are the process and requirements? Thank you!

Q: Hi there, My friend left Abu Dhabi in July 2021 to travel to her home country for the school holidays. She was unable to return due to flight restrictions imposed by the U.A.E for her home country. As a result, she lost her job. She has outstanding credit card loans which she could not repay for the last 6 months. She has a car that is fully paid for and has asked me to sell the car on her behalf. She wants to give me power of attorney. My only fear is that she may be criminally liable for her unpaid credit card loan (approximately 23000dhs). I must add that before she leave the UAE, she left her job as she was going to start a new job upon her return from her home country so she's called the bank (very recently) and has relinquished her gratuity and final 2 months salary to the bank. She does still, however, owe the above-mentioned amount. Can I legally sell her car for her without any legal issues for myself? I want to help my friend. Thank you!

Q: We are non-Muslims with Abu Dhabi visas and we live in Dubai. We need to do a Will. Is it better to do the Will in Abu Dhabi or Dubai? We have no property in the UAE, the Will is only needed in respect of bank accounts, guardianship, and end-of-service benefits. What are the approx costs to do it using a lawyer?

Q: Dear Lawyers, Wills - Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) Courts. I’m looking for advice and an approximate cost for getting mirror wills drafted for myself and my husband and having them registered with the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) Courts. Any advice would be appreciated!

The article states the currently available options on how to set up a Will in the UAE. The expatriate (non-Muslim) testator has several options on how to protect the assets in the UAE and how to appoint guardians for the minor child(ren) habitually residing in the Emirates.

Do you have assets in the UAE? Have you made a will yet? It is highly recommended to register a will soon, otherwise, the drive to asset disbursement can be extensive and expensive. In addition to the option of registering a will in DIFC for Non-Muslim will registration, Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) had also introduced a separate office since August 2017, which has made the entire will registration process easier and cost-effective.

An interview-format article covering reasons why a non-Muslim expatriate should have a will in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW. Ludmila sheds light in this article on the right time and place to start the procedure based on tested practices in the UAE.

An interview-format article covering the topic of the new amendments to the laws in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.

With the introduction of the new procedures for obtaining a power of attorney (POA) remotely in the UAE, after it was mandatory to appear in person in front of the notary public as a global rule to ensure the identity and intention of the person requesting a POA, we put between your hands this brief guide for how you get it done.

The last Will or the testament has been regulated by all the modern and ancient laws worldwide, as an expression of wishes of any person to some actions and decisions that should be taken, and instructions to be followed after their death - either concerning their assets and how it should be distributed or concerning important decisions towards the well-being and future of their minor children.