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3 available 3 • View allFiling an inheritance case to take over the property of the deceased mother
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Q: My mother passed away last year and she had two daughters and a husband.
She didn't live in the UAE but owned a property in Sharjah. What documents do I require from my stepdad and sister? As both of them live in London.
I got a POA for them as I am a UAE resident. Could someone please advise me on how I can take over ownership of the property?
Thank you in advance!

Aug 27, 2020
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How to process all the documents needed to issue a succession certificate?
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Q: Dear Ms. Rajasree,
I would like to seek your assistance in the processing of a succession certificate and the release of bank funds to the heirs of my deceased husband.
My husband died in Dubai on October 5, 2020. The bank has confirmed that death benefits on loan insurance have been credited and is on freeze due to legal and court documents needed.
I and my 3 children are currently in the Philippines.
Kindly advise on how can we process all the documents needed?
Thank you very much!

Apr 26, 2021
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Requirements of transferring the property of a deceased person

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Q: Hello,
I’m a Pakistani national. My father had an apartment in Dubai and he’s no more with us.
I want details regarding legal documents which I need from Pakistan to initiate a case to transfer that apartment by inheritance law in Dubai.


Jul 28, 2020
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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.
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Have you Appointed a 'Beneficiary' for Your EOSB at Your Company ? 14
The appointment of 'Benficiary' applies to payments made in respect of EOSB – End of Service Benefits, other emoluments due to the employee, unpaid salaries, employee insurance claim benefits, and all other cash and /or asset benefits due to the employee.
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Online 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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Recent Amendments of the Laws in the UAE 4
An interview-format article covering the topic of the new amendments to the laws in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.
Feb 3, 2021
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Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • 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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Federal Law No. (2) of 2015 On Commercial Companies 15
The provisions of this Law apply to the commercial companies established in the UAE and the foreign companies that have established in the UAE a base to conduct any activity therein or established a branch or representative office. The Law abrogates Federal Law No. (8) of 1984 Concerning Commercial Companies.
Mar 25, 2015
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How can we claim our money back if the cheque we received have bounced for insufficient funds? 0
We received a cheque which has now bounced. We have tried for over a month and a half now to get a new cheque from the person, and every day he says the next day.
We need the money now. We have been to the police station, and they said they can not do anything as the reason the cheque bounced is "Insufficient funds."
We have been to Al Barsha - Dubai Courts, and they said there is nothing they can do about it.
We are not sure what we can do. We need the money asap to pay our kids' school fees, let alone all the interest we have lost.
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Who is supposed to pay for the transfer fee, the employee or the employer? 0
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I joined my new company on February 26, 2025. Upon joining the new company, I asked HR if it was free to join the company, and she said yes.
After working with them for 1 month, I experienced a salary delay, and I had to go to the office to ask why there was a delay in my salary.
That is when the HR told me she deducted my whole salary to recover the transfer fee.
Now my question is, who is supposed to pay for the transfer fee, the employee or the employer?
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Is it possible for a foreigner to get a divorce in Dubai? 0
Is it possible for a foreigner to get a divorce here in Dubai?
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After 11 months of work, how many leave days is an employee entitled to? 0
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I want to inquire regarding my leave privileges. I am now 11 months in my company. How many leaves am I privileged to?
Based on Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 regulating labour relations and its executive regulations, you are entitled to a paid weekly rest for not less than one day, as specified in the work contract or the work regulation.
The Council of Ministers may increase the weekly rest day stipulated in this article. The Decree-Law and its executive regulations also stipulate that you are entitled to an annual leave with full pay as follows:
- Thirty days for each year of your extended service.
- Two days per month in respect of any employee with more than six months and less than one year of service.
- Leave for parts of the last year of your service in case it is terminated before you use your annual leave balance.
Now my question is: do I have 22 days I can use? Can someone explain to me in detail?
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Apr 28, 2025
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Can I sell branded replica watches online, not in a physical store? 0
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Can I sell branded replica watches online, on Facebook Marketplace, etc.?
Not in a physical store, just online.
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Is a bounced rent cheque case considered a criminal record for U.S. visa applications? 0
Hello,
My rent cheque was bounced, and my landlord filed a case against me in Sharjah Court. I received a fine of 2,000 AED, which was later reduced to 1,000 AED upon appeal.
Does this case count as a criminal conviction under UAE law, or was it handled as a civil matter?
If I apply for a U.S. visa, will I need to submit court records under the requirement for applicants with past convictions?
Apr 15, 2025
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Charged in a fight case marked as a "temporary matter." What does it mean? 0
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I have a criminal case for fighting, and it is now in prosecution. The decision shows “a temporary matter” as both parties are accused. What does it mean?
I have not received a call from the prosecution yet.
Apr 17, 2025
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Can I stay home if my boss doesn’t pay my salary on time? 0
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Can I stay home if my boss doesn’t pay my salary on time?
Apr 10, 2025
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Do I need to inform my current employer 2 months in advance if I plan to leave? 0
Hello,
I am planning to change to another company and I am waiting for the offer. The visa from the current company is going to end in 2 months.
Should I inform them about my leaving? I haven’t received any offer yet, so I didn’t inform them, and they’re asking about the renewal every day.
Is it mandatory to inform them 2 months in advance?
Apr 24, 2025
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How can I pay the rent after selling the property if neither the old nor the new owner is clarifying this? 0
My current landlord has sold the building I live in, and my rent cheque was due to be presented on April 1st. I contacted the new landlord and the current landlord about my rent cheque.
My current landlord advised that they had withdrawn the cheque and presented it to the new landlord. However, the new landlord has ignored three requests for clarity on how to pay my rent, which is now overdue.
What are my options here?
I am attempting to pay the rent, but they are unresponsive.
Apr 3, 2025
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Is an email to a tenant considered an official non-renewal notice? 1
Dear Sir/Madam,
Is an email to a tenant considered an official non-renewal notice?
Feb 29, 2024
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I bought a tenanted unit, and it is sublet. Can I get compensation? 2
Dear Sir,
I bought a tenanted unit, and the tenancy contract was signed by one person. Shortly after, I found out that more people are living in the unit, and the tenancy contract doesn't allow subletting.
I contacted the phone number in the contract via WhatsApp, chatted with a woman, and highlighted the problem. She referred to the men living in my unit as "tenants."
At the end of our conversation, I learned that she is not my tenant. The tenant in my tenancy contract is a man, and I've received his Emirates ID from the previous owner.
He doesn't live in the unit, and the phone number and email address in the contract, given as his, are not his own. Is this legal? Is the contract still valid?
I would like to give my tenant an eviction notice because of subletting. I've found online that I have to give him a 30-day notice. Is that correct?
Is there any rental penalty for the breach of the contract? Can I get compensation for my legal costs?
Thanks!
Jan 22, 2024
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Can the new landlord rent the apartment once the tenant leaves? 5
Hello,
I am buying a unit that is already rented out. The previous owner sent an eviction notice for sale to the tenant. I have some questions:
1. If the tenant is served an eviction notice of 12 months, do I still need to serve a notice after buying?
2. After the transaction, when the tenant leaves after 12 months, can I rent the apartment?
I don't need to wait 2 years in this case. Is that right?
Thanks in advance!
Jan 3, 2024
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A new landlord cannot collect the rent from the tenant. What to do? 2
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am a European resident and have owned an apartment in Dubai since November 8, 2023. The contract with the previous owner ended in September 2023, and the tenant was served an eviction notice until July 2024.
I find the tenant's behavior very problematic and am considering legal action. He has not paid any rent to me since I took ownership.
I invited him for a new 1-year contract without a rent increase, but he insists on forcefully signing the contract at the Dubai Land Department without my or my POA's signature and is compelling me to visit Dubai to collect the cheques.
Can you help with the following:
1) How can I get my rent?
2) Can the Dubai Land Department enforce the lease contract without my approval?
3) Given his behavior, I do not want to continue the lease agreement with him. How can I evict him as early as possible?
Please help!
Jan 2, 2024
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The eviction notice is for personal use, the landlord wants to sell. Is it still valid? 4
Dear Sir/Madam,
I have received a notice through Dubai courts from the landlord stating that he does not want to renew for the purpose of "Personal Use," as mentioned in the notice.
He brought his family for viewing as well. After a couple of weeks of the notice, he sent me a WhatsApp message saying that he wants to show the house to other viewers because he is willing to sell.Is the notice I received still valid?
Should he send me a new notice mentioning that he wants to sell?
Does the current notice force me to leave the house in case he sells it before my contract ends?
Jan 2, 2024
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I want to know if I can apply for a Golden Visa despite having resigned and currently serving a notice period.
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Lived in Dubai in 2009, couldn't pay credit card debts. Can I return now? 9
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I was living in Dubai in 2009 and using some credit cards that I was unable to pay due to some problems.
Now, in February 2024, can I enter Dubai again?
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Responsibility for supplier payments in an LLC company – manager or partners? 1
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am a partner of an LLC company with a 33 percent stake in mainland Dubai, along with two other partners who have equal shares.
I just want to know if I will be responsible for any payment liabilities of suppliers, or if it will be the responsibility of the company manager, as I am not actively involved in the business.
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Can I renew my visa and exit?
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