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Q: Hello Experts,
I am in the process of buying a townhouse in Dubai (Mira Oasis). I am a Dubai resident, but I am currently outside of Dubai. Unfortunately, I am unable to travel to Dubai to complete the DLD transaction.
I have given my brother a full power of attorney (POA) in Dubai to carry out all transactions on my behalf, including property transactions. The POA was created three years ago.
Can he carry out the property purchase and registration process on my behalf with a three-year-old POA?
There is no expiry date mentioned on the POA, but I have heard that POAs are generally valid for two years only.
Appreciate your advice!





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Q: Hello,
How can I check if there is an active POA under my name?
I used a service that may have fraudulently created a POA and they have now closed the office & disappeared.
Thank you!




Oct 16, 2023
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Can I cancel an online POA for court cases from outside the UAE?



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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I have granted an online POA for court cases to someone in Dubai from outside the UAE.
However, I am unable to cancel it from outside the UAE and I currently have neither the requirement nor the financial capacity to enter the UAE to cancel it in person.
Can the POA be misused, given that it clearly states "cases" at the beginning?




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I gave a PoA to someone in UAE. Am I able to revoke the PoA signed by the agent?




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Q: I am a foreigner, I gave a PoA to someone in UAE.
They used that to sign another PoA as my agent.
Am I able to revoke the PoA signed by the agent?





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Mar 17, 2024
187
How do I immediately revoke a POA from outside the UAE?




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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
How do I immediately revoke a POA that I gave to a lawyer in the UAE?
I am currently abroad and do not have my physical Emirates ID, but I do have a digital copy on my phone as well as my US passport.
I do not know the notary/agency that granted the POA in the first place.
Thank you!





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Can I sell a car that is not registered in my name if the owner is abroad?



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Q: Hello,
Can I sell a car that is not registered in my name if the owner is abroad?




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Can my husband attend a hearing on my behalf in Dubai Land Court?




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Q: Hello,
I have a hearing in Dubai Land Court. Can my husband attend this hearing on my behalf?
Will I need to give him a power of attorney, or can he attend the session without it?





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