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3 available 3 • View allTransferring the property of a Christian father to his wife or his daughter
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Q: Hello,
My brother-in-law passed away, in May 2020, in Dubai. The family car was in his name.
What is the procedure to transfer the car to his wife or daughter's name, please?
He has two daughters and both are above 21 years. They are Christians (just in case there is a different process).
Really appreciate your help.
Best regards,
Miranda

Jan 27, 2021
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Transfer labor dues of a deceased employee to his family in home country
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Q: Hi,
I am reaching out to seek advice on the payments (i.e. insurance claim, final settlement) as the employee passed away and left the spouse and two kids age 7-year-old son (autistic), and 1 & half year daughter.
The employee is non-Muslim and passed away outside the UAE while visiting his home country.
As an employer, we intend to pay the deceased family in their home country account for the insurance and final settlement.
None of the deceased family members here in the UAE and the spouse will not be able to travel to the UAE in the given situation of the pandemic.
However, the family is in great need of finances since they are the main beneficiary.
As an employer, we seek advice if we can transfer the payment to the employee deceased beneficiary account in the home country instead of the deceased employee bank account in the UAE.
Thank you

Jul 18, 2021
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Inheritance 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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Legal blog
3 available 3 • View allOnline POA and Other Notary Public Services in the UAE 28
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.
Jun 8, 2021
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Why 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.
Nov 25, 2019
2003
Why You Need a Will in the UAE? 4
The United Arab Emirates is a Sharia-Law country with respect to personal status and inheritance. In accordance with the UAE legislation, the UAE Courts will adhere to Sharia Law in a situation where there is no proper Will in place.
Feb 28, 2017
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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
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The bank filed a criminal complaint about a cheque of 200.000. I'm not in the country.
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