Q: Madam, I work for a Dubai company. My friend/colleague expired in August 2018 while he was on duty in Dubai. What is the procedure for claiming the end of service benefits? His wife already got the Power of Attorney from India, attested by the Indian embassy. Kindly help to know the procedures to claim. She is planning to come to Dubai next month for processing this. Thanks & Regards

Q: How long does it take for a non-Muslim expat with no will to obtain a succession certificate in the UAE?

Q: We are Hindu. My brother expired in the UAE recently. A) My brother had registered a civil execution case in Dubai courts. I have applied for a succession certificate. Is this sufficient for me to register my name in the execution court as the person who will make petitions and collect any payments that the debtor makes? Or do I have to mention this existing lawsuit in the inheritance file? B) A company had issued an acknowledgment of debt in the name of my brother, but they refuse to pay. What steps do I need to take at family court for the inheritance so that I can, later on, start a commercial lawsuit to collect the debts that the company owes to my deceased brother? Do I need a letter from the family court that allows me to start a commercial case on behalf of my deceased brother? Thank you!

س: زوجتي وزوج أختها اتفقا فيما بينهما على بيع شقة ورث بينها وبين أختها المتوفاة ولها أولاد قُصَّر. كيف أحفظ حق الأطفال منهم لأن أمهم وصتني على حقهم خوفًا من زوجها وأختها وهى على فراش الموت أمام زوجها وأختها؟ وشكرًا!

Q: My brother passed away last year at the workplace and as per the Dubai Court, his inheritance is shared by his widow, 3 children and old-aged parents. I am their only son left now to take care of them. My father is 77 years old, he's bed sick for 3 years now and cannot move and my mother is also 70 years old. My question is which Dubai court department to approach and what documents are needed to collect their inheritance amount on their behalf from the Dubai Court? The case was filed by my sister-in-law.

Q: Dear sir/madam, My mother recently passed away in Dubai on Feb 22. Now, our family is planning to travel to India to complete the pending formalities like closing the bank account which was under her name, and transferring the land which was in her name to my father. My mother was an Indian national and was a UAE resident. A little research in Google suggests that I would need a legal heir certificate and possibly a succession certificate, is that right? Please advise!

Q: My father was an LLC 49% partner in Sharjah and passed away in Pakistan. Now I came here. What should I do?

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?

Q: Hello, I have a special situation that I need assistance with, and I would probably benefit from a further consultation session: A friend of mine, who is a non-UAE resident, has some bank accounts in the UAE. He passed away, and his son contacted me to ask if I could inquire about his father's bank account (to get statements, not to act on them). My friend passed away outside of the UAE, and his son lives outside the country (Jordan). The son made me a power of attorney in Jordan, which was attested by the MOFA in Jordan and the UAE Embassy. However, when I asked the bank about this, they told me that it would need to go through the Dubai Courts and that I might need to hire a lawyer to do this. Is there a way for me to get the bank statements on his behalf? If so, what are the required documents?

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.

As the bilateral relations between India and the United Arab Emirates have witnessed a rapid growth in the recent past, and to further augment their strategic partnership, the Central Government of India has on January 17, 2020, declared the UAE to be a reciprocating territory for the purposes of Section 44A of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC).

Within the framework of judicial collaboration, India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) entered into an agreement in October 1999 on juridical and judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters for the service of summons, judicial documents, commissions, execution of judgements and arbitral awards (the 1999 Agreement).

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.