Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
5 available 5 • View allInheritance in the UAE

1
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
6807
Opening inheritance case in the court of personal status
10
Q: Madam,
I work for a Dubai company. My friend/colleague expired in August 2018 while he was on duty in Dubai.
What is the procedure for claiming the end of service benefits? His wife already got the Power of Attorney from India, attested by the Indian embassy.
Kindly help to know the procedures to claim. She is planning to come to Dubai next month for processing this.
Thanks & Regards

Jan 28, 2019
5109
Obtaining a legal heir certificate from the UAE courts
14
Q: Legal heirship certificate for a person who lived in the UAE but now lives in India and died.

Feb 28, 2019
12035
إثبات نصيب قاصر في محضر جرد التركة بالمكلفة الضريبية دون وجود عقد
4
س: هل يجوز إثبات نصيب قاصر في محضر جرد التركة بالمكلفة الضريبية فقط دون وجود عقد باعتباره سند ملكية؟
علمًا بأن نصيب القاصر وإخوته هو شقة في منزل الجد الذي تُوفِي ثم تُوفِي الأب وقد كانوا مقيمين فيها.

Jun 8, 2021
1748
أنصبة ورثة امرأة واستئثار أحدهم بالموروث دون الباقين

2
س: سيدي المحامي،
لدي مشكلة تتعلق بالورث.
إذا ماتت امرأة لديها بيت و3 بنات وزوج وأب وأم و5 إخوة، فمن يرث؟ وهل يستطيع أحد الأطراف طرد البقية من البيت؟


Jun 24, 2021
219
Legal blog
1 available 1 • View allAlternatives 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.
Jun 13, 2019
3700
Laws & Regulations
1 available 1 • 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
49091

Other answers by
13 13 answers •
View allActing against immediate termination without a valid reason 0
Hi,
I have been working for a US company since Jan 1st, 2002. On Monday, 20th Jan 2020. I was given a letter of termination which only stated we are terminating your position.
I was on a UK contract from 2002 to December 2018 and they forced me to move to a local Dubai contract, I’ve been employed in Jebel Ali Free Zone for the whole duration.
I had no prior warning of this, but I was asked to leave immediately and hand in my company laptop and take a 30-day garden leave.
I was also given 60 additional days as an ex gratia payment. I have received the final settlement calculations which include gratuity.
My question is, is this the correct procedure that should be followed?
When are they entitled to cancel my visa? Is it after 30 days or after 90 days?
My visa expires on 20th Feb so it looks like this was planned.
However, am I entitled to ask them to renew my visa for the full 90 day period?
And when do they legally have to pay my end of service benefits?
Jan 22, 2020
647
Filing a case to recover outstanding debts from a company 0
A company owes me 3 million dirhams.
Due to payment difficulties, I offered them a discount of 1 million dirhams provided they keep up to an agreed payment plan which was sent to them and which I have a copy of.
Now, it has been over a year since they haven’t honoured the payment plan. Can I file a case against them claiming the current outstanding plus the discount that I gave them?
Oct 3, 2019
632
The way of claiming unpaid salaries and releasing passport 0
What can a person do if a company or consultant from Dubai hires an employee on an employment visa, didn't issue salaries on time and try to cheat him?
How can he overcome if they took his passport too?
Sep 19, 2019
550
حق الزوج بإسقاط الحضانة عن طليقته إذا تزوجت 0
أنا مطلق ولدي بنت. أريد أن أعرف هل أستطيع إسقاط الحضانة من طليقتي في حال تزوجَت مع العلم بأنني غير متزوج و أعيش مع أمي؟
Sep 10, 2019
1691
Possibility of reducing maintenance for ex-wife due to job loss 0
Hello
Here is my situation. I'm a man, divorced with one child who lives with her mother.
I signed a contract with her that I offer my child AED 10.000 a month. The contract was signed in the court - department of personal matters of Dubai.
I paid for one year and a half. Since this time I got a health issue of my parents and lost my work.
My situation now, I'm without work and can't afford to pay this amount now and would like to know how I can make it low so I can be able to pay.
Thank you for your help.
Aug 18, 2019
1200

Premium
Other answers by
233 233 answers •
View allCan a registered company work with a freelancer who does not have a freelancer permit? 0
Hello,
Can a registered company work with a freelancer who does not have a freelancer permit?
At the same time, they are employed by another company.
Mar 21, 2025
59
Terminated for performance issues without prior warning while on vacation. What should I do? 0
Hello Sir,
I am facing an issue with my employer. I work in the private sector in the UAE, and my employment visa expires in June 2025.
After two years, I traveled to my home country for vacation, and one week after my arrival, the company sent me an email terminating my employment due to performance issues.
However, I was never given any prior warning or written notice. The termination email also did not mention any notice period or other details.
I would like to know my rights and what I should do in this situation.
Mar 25, 2025
71
Can the new owner use the old eviction notice to re-rent at a higher rate? 0
Hello,
My landlord issued an eviction notice stating an intention to sell.
He has since sold the property before the eviction date, and now the new owner intends to use the old notice to evict me and re-rent the apartment at a higher rate.
Is this allowed?
Mar 24, 2025
119
Am I allowed to wear a burka during the divorce hearing at the family court? 0
Hello,
Am I allowed to wear a burka during the divorce hearing at the family court?
Apr 16, 2025
45
How can I cancel my current visa immediately without serving notice? 0
Hello,
I got an offer letter from another company. I want the immediate cancellation paper before 20th April.
I don't have time to submit my notice period registration. What should I do?
Please give me the best advice!
Apr 4, 2025
90
Get quotes from lawyers
Find the right lawyer for your legal needs.
Submit your request and get multiple
competitive offers from
qualified lawyers.
Popular Q&A
View all Looking for something else?
Ask for advice from a lawyer