WILL PREPARATION SERVICE
DIFC Wills Service: Protect Your Family & Assets in the UAE
Easily draft a legally binding DIFC common law will with our simple service to protect your family and assets according to your exact wishes.
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WILL PREPARATION SERVICE
For non-Muslim expats in the UAE, a DIFC Will is the most secure way to ensure your assets are distributed according to your personal wishes. The DIFC provides a common law framework, allowing you to draft a legally binding will in English that bypasses local Shariah inheritance laws for non-Muslims, ensuring your estate is protected across all seven Emirates. Our experts will guide you in creating the right expat will to protect your assets, which can include real estate, bank and brokerage accounts, company shares, valuable possessions, and more.
Standard requirements
- Personal Identification: Copies of your Passport, Visa, and Emirates ID
- Executor Details: Full names and ID copies of your chosen Executors (the people who will manage your estate)
- Beneficiary Information: Full names and contact details of all your Beneficiaries (the people who will inherit)
- Guardianship Details: Full names and details of your appointed Guardians for any minor children
- List of UAE Assets: A comprehensive list of your UAE-based assets (e.g., property, bank accounts, vehicles)
- International Assets: Details of any international assets you wish to include in the will
- Proof of Marriage: Copy of your Marriage Certificate, if applicable, to confirm spousal details
- Children's Documents: Copies of your children's Birth Certificates, if appointing guardians
- Liabilities and Debts: A summary of any significant liabilities or debts to be settled from the estate
Existing UAE residents on a non-Dubai visa
- Real Estate Alternative: The AED 2 million investment is not limited to a fixed bank deposit. You can also qualify by purchasing real estate property worth at least AED 2 million. This is a very popular alternative and offers more flexibility than a locked deposit.
- "No Loan" Policy: It is now a strict requirement that the AED 2 million investment (whether in a fixed deposit or real estate) must be fully owned by you and not financed by any loans. You may be required to provide proof that the funds are free from any debt.
- Maintaining the Investment: Your point about the visa being cancelled if the deposit is withdrawn is correct. The same applies to real estate; you must maintain ownership of the property for at least two years after the visa is issued to ensure its validity.
- Application Channel: For residents with a non-Dubai visa (e.g., from Abu Dhabi or Sharjah), the Golden Visa application is processed through the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP), whereas Dubai visa holders apply through the GDRFA.
Existing UAE residents on a Dubai visa (company owners/investors)
- All Corporate Documents: You must provide official company documents, including the trade license, Memorandum of Association (MOA), and all share certificates.
- Audited Financial Statements: The company's recent audited financials are required to establish its value and prove your investment stake meets the required threshold.
- Audit Firm's Credentials: A copy of the license of the firm that prepared the financial statements is necessary to verify the audit's authenticity.
- Company's Physical Presence: A valid office lease agreement (Ejari) is needed to prove the company has a legitimate operational base in Dubai.
- Personal Bank Statements: Bank statements for the last six months are typically required to demonstrate your personal financial solvency and business activity.
