Q: Hello everyone, Good day to all of you! My father recently passed away (may he RIP) in Canada, I just found out he has a bank account in Dubai and would like to understand the procedure to collect the funds and close the account. We are Muslims as I understood that this might change the procedures (?). I am looking to hire a lawyer to help out with the above. I just need to know exactly what documents do I bring with me from Canada. I have the following already attested and certified by the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE Embassy in Canada: 1) A will issued in Canada. 2) Death certificate. 3) Power of Attorney from my siblings. Thanks!

Q: My wife passed away in December. Her end of service benefits was deposited by her company to her bank account. Now, the bank is telling me to get a court order before they can issue the funds to me. What are the requirements for getting a court order?

Q: Good evening, Sir, We have an LLC (under DED) with a UAE National 51%, one Belgian 25%, and an Indian 24%. The Belgian and Indian both are UAE residents and have their spouses also living in UAE as residents. What will be the consequences if one of the Non-UAE partners died? What do you suggest as the best way to be prepared for this situation. Your answer is already appreciated!

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.

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.

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.