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6 available 6 • View allInheritance in the UAE

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Q: I would like to know what can I expect from inheritance laws in the UAE regarding a property. We have two sons and daughter we want the ownership to be transferred to children by inheritance.
Should we prepare a will or other agreements before we will buy a property or we can do it afterwards? Will shares be the same for boys and girls in case we wouldn't have any documents in place in case of emergency?
Thanks.

Jun 2, 2016
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Drafting of Mirror Will and power of attorney to manage property

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Q: My father and I jointly own a property in Dubai.
My father is retired, he has a UAE residence visa sponsored by me but is mostly in India.
I need guidance on the drafting of a mirror Will and power of attorney (for myself to perform leasing tasks on his behalf).


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Transferring the company shares of a partner through a will
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Q: Hi,
I wanted to know if I can transfer shares of a UAE company to my children through a will. I am an Indian citizen.
Does anything change if my company is a mainland company or a free zone company?

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The scope of the Will in the UAE
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Q: Hello Sir
Good day.
Does Abu Dhabi Will cover immovable properties as per the wishes of a non-Muslim testator?

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Are wills made in India for Indian properties valid in the UAE?
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Q: A will was made in India for an Indian property. The will states that "all other properties acquired hereafter should go to my wife".
There was no will made in Dubai for the Dubai house. My husband (non-Muslim) passed away in Dubai.
Can I apply this Indian will for a property in Dubai which was acquired by my husband before his death?
Will the Sharia court accept this will or reject it saying that it is only for Indian properties?
Are wills made in India for Indian properties valid in Dubai?
Appreciate your answer in this regard!

Dec 11, 2020
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Where is it better to do a Will, Dubai or Abu Dhabi? And How much are the lawyer fees?




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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?





May 25, 2023
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3 available 3 • View allWhy Is It Important for Non-Muslim Expats to Have a WILL in the UAE? 8
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.
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Alternatives to the Sharia Inheritance Law in the UAE 9
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.
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Personal Status Law for Non-Muslim Foreigners in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi 8
A new civil personal status decree has been introduced in the emirate of Abu Dhabi by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE and the Ruler of Abu Dhabi. This personal status decree will be applicable for non-Muslim foreigners based in Abu Dhabi in matters of marriage, divorce, Will, inheritance, and custody of children.
Nov 9, 2021
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Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • View allFederal Law No. (28) of 2005 On Personal Status 24
UAE Personal Status Law (also known as Personal Affairs Law) governs marriage, divorce, inheritance and other personal affairs in the United Arab Emirates. The law equally applies to citizens of the UAE and non-citizens unless one of them asks for the application of his home country law.
Nov 19, 2005
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Federal Law No. (5) of 1985 On the Civil Transactions Law of the United Arab Emirates 96
The provisions of this law, promulgating UAE Civil Code, govern the civil transactions in the United Arab Emirates. The commercial transactions remain subject to the laws and regulations applicable in their regard.
Dec 15, 1985
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