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Will drafting and registration — DIFC, Dubai Courts and Abu Dhabi.

Will drafting & registration support

Last Testament & Wills Registration.

Protect your family, clarify your wishes and put your estate matters in order — drafting, document guidance, appointment prep and end-to-end registration follow-up in Dubai and across the UAE.

  • DIFC Wills
  • Dubai Courts
  • ADJD Abu Dhabi
  • Guardianship
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Last testament

Example · DIFC full will, single applicant

  1. Consultation & estate review01
  2. Documents & beneficiary details02
  3. Draft prepared by legal team03
  4. Review, witnesses & finalisation04
  5. Registration appointment & certificate05
Registration fee (DIFC single will)10,000

Protect your family

Clarify who receives what, so dependents and relatives are not left guessing while assets sit frozen.

Appoint guardians

Record your guardianship wishes for minor children instead of leaving the decision to a court.

Distribute assets clearly

Property, bank accounts, shares, vehicles, business interests and personal belongings — in your words.

Avoid future disputes

A clear, registered will reduces misunderstanding, conflict and months of probate uncertainty.

Types of wills

The will that fits your situation

Naming and format vary by registration route. Not sure which one you need? We match the will to your assets, family and budget.

Full will

Covers all your UAE assets, guardianship and executor appointments in one document.

Property will

Focused on UAE real estate — up to five properties under the DIFC property will.

Guardianship will

Appoints permanent and interim guardians for minor children resident in the UAE.

Business / share will

Deals with company shareholdings and partnership interests in UAE entities.

Financial assets will

Covers bank accounts, investments and financial holdings held in the UAE.

Mirror / couple will

Two matching wills for spouses, registered together at a reduced combined fee.

Single person will

A straightforward will for individuals without dependents or complex assets.

Expat-focused will

For non-Muslim expats and non-residents who own assets in the Emirates.

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The process

How the process works

A structured process avoids missing documents, unclear clauses and rejected registrations.

  1. 01

    Consult & review

    We understand your family situation, your assets and the registration route that fits.

    Step 01

  2. 02

    Document collection

    We guide you on the IDs, asset details and supporting documents needed.

    Step 02

  3. 03

    Draft preparation

    Your will is drafted or coordinated with the legal team around your instructions.

    Step 03

  4. 04

    Review & finalise

    You review the wording, we refine it, and witnesses are arranged before registration.

    Step 04

  5. 05

    Registration support

    We book the appointment, attend the submission and hand over your certificate.

    Step 05

Who it's for

Who usually needs a will — and why

Wills are prepared by families, property owners, business owners and expats who want clarity and control over their estate.

Property ownership

Clarify how UAE real estate and property interests should be handled and transferred.

Family protection

Give a spouse, children and other beneficiaries a clear, faster path to your estate.

Business interests

Essential when you own a company, a share of a partnership or free-zone entity.

Minor children

Record guardianship wishes so your children are cared for by the people you choose.

Expat planning

For non-Muslim residents and non-residents who want certainty over UAE-sited assets.

Blended families

Where statutory shares would not reflect how you actually want your estate divided.

Documents

Documents commonly required

Exact requirements depend on the will type, the registration authority and the complexity of your family or asset structure.

Passport & Emirates ID

Clear copies for the testator; Emirates ID for UAE residents.

Contact & personal details

Current address, phone and email as they will appear on the register.

Marriage certificate

Where relevant to your situation or for mirror wills.

Beneficiary details

Full names, passport details and relationship of everyone you include.

Asset details

Title deeds, bank account numbers, share certificates and vehicle details.

Guardianship information

Details of the guardians and interim guardians you wish to appoint.

Costs

Registration fees at a glance

Government registration fees, before drafting. We confirm an itemised quote before any work begins.

10,000

DIFC full will — single

Registration with the DIFC Wills Service Centre, in English.

15,000

DIFC mirror wills — couple

Two matching wills for spouses registered together.

550

DIFC amendment

Later change to a registered DIFC will.

2,167

Dubai Courts notarised will

Arabic-language notarised will — a lower-cost route.

4,334

Dubai Courts — mirror

Two notarised wills for a couple.

950

Abu Dhabi (ADJD) registration

Judicial Department registration for Abu Dhabi assets.

Fees are government charges as published by the relevant authority and exclude legal drafting and translation. Arabic translation is required for the Dubai Courts route.

Choosing a route

DIFC will vs Dubai Courts will

It usually comes down to estate complexity versus cost. We advise based on where your assets sit and who inherits.

Option A

DIFC Wills Service Centre

English-language, common-law framework

  • Drafted and registered in English — no Arabic translation needed
  • Probate orders directly enforceable with Dubai banks, DLD and RTA (Dubai Law No. 2 of 2025)
  • Property, guardianship, financial-assets and business-owner will options
  • Higher registration fee: 10,000 single / 15,000 mirror

Option B

Dubai Courts / ADJD notarised will

Arabic-language, local courts route

  • Substantially cheaper — around 2,167 single / 4,334 mirror in Dubai
  • Abu Dhabi ADJD registration from around 950
  • Registered in Arabic; certified translation of the draft is required
  • Works well for simpler estates and smaller asset bases
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Why choose us

Clear guidance, start to registration

Document guidance

We tell you exactly what is needed before drafting or registration begins.

Draft coordination

We coordinate the drafting with the legal team and keep the wording precise.

Appointment support

Registration appointment, witnesses and submission prepared and attended.

End-to-end follow-up

One structured mandate instead of figuring out three authorities yourself.

“Without a registered will, UAE bank accounts — including joint accounts — are frozen until a court order issues, and an estate commonly takes six to eighteen months to settle. A will registered properly the first time avoids nearly all of that.”
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A will records how your assets, property, business interests and guardianship wishes should be handled after your death. Without a registered will, UAE bank accounts — including joint accounts — are frozen until a court order issues, and an estate commonly takes six to eighteen months to settle. We advise on the right route for your situation — a DIFC will in English, a notarised Dubai Courts will, or registration with Abu Dhabi's Judicial Department — then coordinate the drafting, documents, witnesses and registration appointment through to your certificate.

DIFC single will
10,000
DIFC mirror wills
15,000
Dubai Courts will
2,167
Abu Dhabi (ADJD)
950

Why registering a will matters

A properly prepared and registered will reduces uncertainty, protects your intentions and makes estate handling far smoother for the people you leave behind.

  • Protect your family — clarify who receives what and reduce confusion for dependents
  • Protect your wishes — set out clear intentions for assets, responsibilities and instructions
  • Guardianship planning — record who should care for your minor children
  • Asset distribution — property, bank accounts, shares, vehicles and business interests
  • Reduce disputes — clear wording limits misunderstanding and conflict among heirs
  • Formal legal record — registration is far stronger than an informal document at home

Types of wills we handle

Naming and format vary by registration route. We match the will type to your assets, family and budget.

  • Full will — all UAE assets, guardianship and executors in one document
  • Property will — UAE real estate, up to five properties under the DIFC property will
  • Guardianship will — permanent and interim guardians for minor children
  • Business / share will — company shareholdings and partnership interests
  • Financial assets will — bank accounts and investments held in the UAE
  • Mirror wills — two matching wills for spouses at a combined fee

Documents commonly required

Exact requirements depend on the will type, the registration authority and the complexity of your family or asset structure.

  • Passport copy, plus Emirates ID for UAE residents
  • Current contact and personal details
  • Marriage certificate where relevant, or for mirror wills
  • Beneficiary details — names, passport details and relationship
  • Asset details — title deeds, account numbers, share certificates, vehicles
  • Guardianship details for minor children, where applicable
  • Two adult witnesses who are not beneficiaries

Frequently asked

Bank accounts — including joint ones — are frozen until a court order is issued, and distribution follows UAE statutory rules rather than your wishes. Settling an estate without a will commonly takes six to eighteen months. A registered will avoids most of this.

Not by default anymore. Since the 2023 civil personal status law, a non-Muslim estate without a will passes 50% to the surviving spouse and the rest equally between children. A registered will is still strongly recommended — it lets you decide the distribution yourself and appoint guardians.

10,000 to register a single full will, or 15,000 for mirror wills covering both spouses, plus drafting fees. Later amendments cost 550.

Yes. A notarised Dubai Courts will costs around 2,167 (4,334 for mirror wills) plus Arabic translation, and Abu Dhabi's ADJD registration is lower still at around 950. We help you choose based on where your assets sit and your budget.

DIFC wills are in English and, since Dubai Law No. 2 of 2025, their probate orders are directly enforceable with Dubai banks, the DLD and the RTA. Dubai Courts wills are far cheaper and work well for simpler estates but operate in Arabic. It usually comes down to estate complexity versus cost.

Yes — and it is one of the strongest reasons to register one. Without an appointed guardian, the court decides who cares for your minor children.

All UAE-sited assets — property, bank accounts, investments, vehicles, company shares and personal belongings. A will can also be drafted to cover worldwide assets, though enforcement abroad depends on each country's rules.

A drafted will, your passport (plus Emirates ID for residents) and two adult witnesses who are not beneficiaries. Registration is usually completed in a single appointment, with the certificate issued the same day.

Yes. Wills can be amended or rewritten at any time; at DIFC an amendment costs 550. Marriage, children or new property are the usual triggers to update.

Yes, but Sharia governs the estate: fixed shares apply to two-thirds, and you may freely will up to one-third to non-heirs such as charities or friends. We can guide you through registering a Sharia-compliant will.

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