Q: Legal heirship certificate for a person who lived in the UAE but now lives in India and died.

Q: Hi, I am Professor for Private International Law in Geneva, Switzerland. I was wondering if, assuming a Swiss dies with the last domicile in the UAE, are the UAE courts having jurisdiction based on Article 9 of the federal law of personal status religious court or state court? Many thanks, Kind regards, GPR

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: Dear sir/madam, What is the new inheritance law here in the UAE? And what are the required documents to open an inheritance case?

Q: Hi! I would like to know about the inheritance of a bank account. Who receives the money? And can we make a will to ensure only the wife and children receive money as it is a movable asset or normal sharia law will apply?

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, My relative passed away in Morocco, and I am from the UAE. He had a bank account, and neither I nor the bank know of any other relatives related to him. Does this mean that I am legally entitled to his bank account? Or, does it mean that if other potential relatives surface later, I will be considered a thief?

Q: Asking on behalf of my uncle's family who recently died at his workplace in the UAE. The company PRO told me that we need to prepare a Power of Attorney in order to get the following: 1. Death compensation (Diya/blood money) 2. Gratuity 3. Pending Salary + Any outstanding payments 4. All other financial + legal documents We have prepared the Power of Attorney in India and the following has been done from our side: 1. Sign the power of attorney before a notary public in India 2. Ministry of foreign affairs Attestation in India 3. Certified by the UAE Embassy/Consulate in India Now, my main question is what has to be done with this Power of Attorney in the UAE now? Is there a standard process?

س: السلام عليكم، هل يجوز أن يوصي الأب بشيء من العقار لابنته دون باقي إخوانها؟ علمًا بأنها سترث ولكن هذا العقار مخصص لها بالاسم طبقًا للقانون الإماراتي.

Q: Will Dubai Courts investigate the assets and bank details when we apply for the inheritance? And will the heirs know about the assets?

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.

In 2016, Dubai introduced an exceptionally unique solution to entertain basic asset protection needs to Foreign Investors and Expat Residents living in Dubai. They can now be 100% sure their assets are fully protected against any problems that may arise because of the forced heirship system applied by the Sharia Regulations in the United Arab Emirates, or any other conflict between the religious laws of succession between the person and the state where he lives and invests.

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.

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.

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.

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.

الأسرة هي عماد المجتمع، ويدور صلاحه مع صلاحها وجوداً وعدماً، فأن فسدت الاسرة فسد المجتمع؛ ولذلك اعتنت الشريعة الإسلامية بتنظيم العلاقات الاسرية أيما عناية. فالزوج والزوجة هما الأصول التي يتفرع منها الأبناء، فإن لم تستقِم العلاقة بينهما انعكس ذلك على بقية أفراد الاسرة من الأبناء وبالتالي فسد مجتمع الأسرة. وفي دولة الامارات العربية المتحدة يولي المشرع اهتماماً بشؤون الأسرة من خلال قانون الأحوال الشخصية الإماراتي وتقنينه من وقت لآخر بإجراء عدد من التعديلات عليه لكي يتماشى مع أوضاع الأسرة المختلفة.

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.

The provisions of this Law, known as "UAE Labour Law", govern the relationship between employers and employees and other labour matters in the United Arab Emirates. There are special labour related regulations applicable in some of the free zones in the UAE.

The provisions of this Decree-Law, known as "New UAE Labor Law", govern labour relations in the private sector of the United Arab Emirates. The New Labor Law repeals the previous UAE Labor Law (Federal Law No. (8) of 1980).