Q: Good day, My brother passed away on May 12, 2018, in the Philippines while he was on vacation. He owns a car here in Dubai. I would like to ask what are the legal step-by-step actions for the car to be transferred under my name. I hope you can help me with this since it's almost 2 years now.

Q: Hi, I want to sell my father's car because he can't come to the UAE due to COVID-19 situation and visa issues for Pakistan. I have tried to get a power of attorney from Pakistan. It just keeps delaying. I don't know what's the issue there but till now it's not happening. For attestation, the authorities are asking to send the documents through TCS (A Pakistan Courier company). Due to which, I am looking if there could be any other way here in the UAE by which I could be able to sell or gain ownership for my father's asset. If there is any other way through I which can get ownership or authorization, please guide me. I would really appreciate it. Thank you.

Q: Greetings, My husband passed away due to Covid-19 recently, Resident of Dubai since 1990. I am resident as well with a son (Adult, Unmarried, Ex-Resident) and daughter (19, Active Resident). Under husband's sponsorship. My husband had a bank account, Car and LLC partnership. The bank account is frozen, we are out of funds as the money is in the bank account and we can't sell the car currently as it is under my husband's name. What is the procedure for me to get everything released? How long does it take and what are the related costs of Court? We have Dubai visas. Son is here on a tourist visa. What's the relaxation from the courts for Covid-19 affectees? Partner of the company is a sleeping partner, not giving us anything while having company capital in his own pocket and company on loss, high payables and no receivables. Will the company affect us or my deceased husband's personal account and would there be a claim over his personal account? I can't get POA from Pakistan. MOFA requires a Succession Certificate issued from Pakistan courts which takes 3-4 months, headache, costly. Regards

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.

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.

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.

Inheritance matters can be intricate, especially in a jurisdiction like the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where local laws and international considerations intersect. Understanding the procedures to obtain a succession certificate or legal heir certificate is crucial for the rightful distribution of a deceased's assets.

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.